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Boise State Idaho BYU-I FGCU SCF UVU Valencia College Washington State Utah WSU MDC MSU| Florida SouthWestern State College | Idaho State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | ISU | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Pocatello, ID | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 12,301 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | isu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $5,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $23,906 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $7,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $12,425 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $9,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
FSW | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
FSW | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $22,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $237 |
Diversity |
FSW | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
FSW | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
FSW | ISU | ||
| 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 ISU based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 12,301 students)
FSW vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or ISU?
- Idaho State University is 143.3% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($5,928.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.2% higher at ISU than Florida SouthWestern State College ($23,906.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than ISU ($7,792 vs. $12,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 31.7% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($7,626 vs. $10,044)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College as Idaho State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 59.7% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($9,145 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or FSW .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or ISU? 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 ISU and FSW.
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $13,950 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $22,950)
- FSW graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($93 vs. $237)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/