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Overview |
FSW | NSU | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
FSW | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
FSW | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $320 |
Diversity |
FSW | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
FSW | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 31% | ||
Campus |
FSW | NSU | ||
| 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 NSU based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 5,783 students)
FSW vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or NSU?
- Norfolk State University is 136.1% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at NSU than Florida SouthWestern State College ($16,920.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than NSU ($7,792 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 8% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($10,044 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than Norfolk State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 112.4% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($12,164 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or FSW .
- Accepted freshman FSW students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at NSU (2.9)
FSW vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or NSU? 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 NSU and FSW.
- Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College earn on average $700 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $36,700)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $22,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $31,000)
- FSW graduates are paying $227 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($93 vs. $320)
- More FSW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/