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UT Lynn University FGCU FAU Nova Southeastern University SCF UCF Flagler Valencia College Eckerd College ISU| Florida SouthWestern State College | Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | West Palm Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,860 | 3,875 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | pba.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $36,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $36,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,030 | $31,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,767 | $24,541 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
FSW | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,657 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FSW | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $22,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $234 |
Diversity |
FSW | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
FSW | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 50% | ||
Campus |
FSW | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| 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 SouthWestern State College is larger than than Palm Beach Atlantic based on total student enrollment (13,860 students vs. 3,875 students)
FSW vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or Palm Beach Atlantic?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is 1,418.5% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($36,990.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279.4% higher at Palm Beach Atlantic than Florida SouthWestern State College ($36,990.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Palm Beach Atlantic ($9,030 vs. $31,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 25.5% lower than costs at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($10,044 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach than Florida SouthWestern State College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students is 325.5% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($24,541 vs. $5,767)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or Palm Beach Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Palm Beach Atlantic or FSW .
- Accepted freshman Palm Beach Atlantic students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or Palm Beach Atlantic? 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 Palm Beach Atlantic and FSW.
- Graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earn on average $8,900 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $13,704 lower median federal student loan debt than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($9,000 vs. $22,704)
- FSW graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($93 vs. $234)
- More Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/