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Overview |
FSW | ESU | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,860 | 4,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $5,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $13,855 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $10,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,030 | $15,441 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,767 | $5,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 89% |
Admission |
FSW | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,592 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,556 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FSW | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $200 |
Diversity |
FSW | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
FSW | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
FSW | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (13,860 students vs. 4,658 students)
FSW vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or ESU ?
- Emporia State University is 127.5% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($5,542.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at ESU than Florida SouthWestern State College ($13,855.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than ESU ($9,030 vs. $15,441)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 5% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($10,044 vs. $10,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than Florida SouthWestern State College (89% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emporia State University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($5,790 vs. $5,767)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or FSW .
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or ESU ? 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 ESU and FSW.
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $10,419 lower median federal student loan debt than ESU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $19,419)
- FSW graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than ESU graduates. ($93 vs. $200)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/