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Overview |
FSW | Savannah State University | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,860 | 3,078 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1027 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | savannahstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | Savannah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $14,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $9,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,030 | $8,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,767 | $9,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 93% |
Admission |
FSW | Savannah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 2.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 845/980 | |||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
FSW | Savannah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | Savannah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $34,006 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $351 |
Diversity |
FSW | Savannah State University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
FSW | Savannah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 18% | ||
Campus |
FSW | Savannah State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than Savannah State University based on total student enrollment (13,860 students vs. 3,078 students)
FSW vs. Savannah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or Savannah State University?
- Savannah State University is 66.8% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($4,064.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at Savannah State University than Florida SouthWestern State College ($14,784.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Savannah State University than FSW ($8,506 vs. $9,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Savannah State University are 4.4% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($9,620 vs. $10,044)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah State University than Florida SouthWestern State College (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah State University students is 70.9% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($9,853 vs. $5,767)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or Savannah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Savannah State University or FSW .
- Accepted freshman FSW students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at Savannah State University (2.77)
FSW vs. Savannah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or Savannah State University? 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 Savannah State University and FSW.
- Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Savannah State University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $33,600)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $25,006 lower median federal student loan debt than Savannah State University graduates. ($9,000 vs. $34,006)
- FSW graduates are paying $258 less per month on federal student loans than Savannah State University graduates. ($93 vs. $351)
- More FSW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Savannah State University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/