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Saint Johns River State College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach FGCU SCF Chamberlain College of Nursing-Florida Barry University Santa Fe College Daytona State College Valencia College St. Leo University UCF JU| Florida SouthWestern State College | Florida State College at Jacksonville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | FSCJ | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 20,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | fscj.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | FSCJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $2,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $9,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $8,496 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $2,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $5,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 62% |
Admission |
FSW | FSCJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
FSW | FSCJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | FSCJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $108 |
Diversity |
FSW | FSCJ | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
FSW | FSCJ | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
FSW | FSCJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State College at Jacksonville is larger than than FSW based on total student enrollment (20,363 students vs. 14,326 students)
FSW vs. FSCJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or FSCJ?
- Florida State College at Jacksonville is 5.8% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($2,578.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at FSW than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($9,750.00 vs. $9,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State College at Jacksonville than FSW ($2,341 vs. $7,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State College at Jacksonville are 18.2% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($8,496 vs. $10,044)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than Florida State College at Jacksonville (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida SouthWestern State College students is 0.8% larger than aid received Florida State College at Jacksonville ($5,728 vs. $5,680)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or FSCJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSCJ or FSW .
FSW vs. FSCJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or FSCJ? 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 FSCJ and FSW.
- Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College earn on average $2,900 more per year than FSCJ graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,500)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FSCJ graduates. ($9,000 vs. $10,500)
- FSW graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than FSCJ graduates. ($93 vs. $108)
- More FSW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSCJ students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/