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FGCU UCF Florida State Nova FIU University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF USF Main Campus UT Lynn University Miami Florida| Florida SouthWestern State College | Florida Atlantic University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | FAU | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Boca Raton, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 29,592 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #738 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | fau.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | FAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $2,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $14,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $12,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $9,711 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $10,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
FSW | FAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 24,268 | ||
| Admitted | - | 19,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FSW | FAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | FAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $16,861 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $174 |
Diversity |
FSW | FAU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
FSW | FAU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 22% | ||
Campus |
FSW | FAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Atlantic University is larger than than FSW based on total student enrollment (29,592 students vs. 14,326 students)
FSW vs. FAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or FAU?
- Florida Atlantic University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($2,522.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at FAU than Florida SouthWestern State College ($14,374.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than FAU ($7,792 vs. $9,711)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 24.8% lower than costs at Florida Atlantic University ($10,044 vs. $12,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than Florida Atlantic University (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Atlantic University students is 80.4% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($10,334 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or FAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FAU or FSW .
- Accepted freshman FAU students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. FAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or FAU? 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 FAU and FSW.
- Graduates from Florida Atlantic University earn on average $8,800 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $7,861 lower median federal student loan debt than FAU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $16,861)
- FSW graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than FAU graduates. ($93 vs. $174)
- More FAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/