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Valencia College MDC FGCU SCF BC FSCJ St Petersburg College Seminole State Daytona State College University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Hodges University St. Leo University| Florida SouthWestern State College | Santa Fe College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | Santa Fe College | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 12,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | sfcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | Santa Fe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $1,872 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $7,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $10,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $2,426 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 72% |
Admission |
FSW | Santa Fe College | ||
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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 | Santa Fe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | Santa Fe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $11,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $113 |
Diversity |
FSW | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
FSW | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
FSW | Santa Fe College | ||
| 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 SouthWestern State College is larger than than Santa Fe College based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 12,729 students)
FSW vs. Santa Fe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or Santa Fe College?
- Florida SouthWestern State College is 30.1% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($2,436.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at FSW than Santa Fe College ($9,750.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Santa Fe College ($7,792 vs. $11,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Fe College are 0.4% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($10,008 vs. $10,044)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than Santa Fe College (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida SouthWestern State College students is 136.1% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($5,728 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or Santa Fe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Santa Fe College or FSW .
FSW vs. Santa Fe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or Santa Fe College? 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 Santa Fe College and FSW.
- Graduates from Santa Fe College earn on average $100 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $2,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Santa Fe College graduates. ($9,000 vs. $11,025)
- FSW graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Santa Fe College graduates. ($93 vs. $113)
- More FSW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College 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/