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FGCU SCF Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central Valencia College NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus MDC University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Hodges University| Florida SouthWestern State College | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | ECU | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,860 | 3,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $6,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $15,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,030 | $9,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,767 | $8,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 91% |
Admission |
FSW | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,161 | ||
| Admitted | - | 761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1055 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FSW | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $174 |
Diversity |
FSW | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
FSW | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
FSW | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (13,860 students vs. 3,200 students)
FSW vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or ECU?
- East Central University is 158.6% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($6,300.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at ECU than Florida SouthWestern State College ($15,810.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than ECU ($9,030 vs. $9,355)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 29.6% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($7,752 vs. $10,044)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Florida SouthWestern State College (91% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 54.5% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($8,911 vs. $5,767)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or FSW .
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or ECU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between ECU and FSW.
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $2,900 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $7,878 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $16,878)
- FSW graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($93 vs. $174)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/