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FGCU LSU Nicholls State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech SCF University of Southern Mississippi UL Lafayette Valencia College UNO TSU MDC University of Wisconsin-Whitewater| Florida SouthWestern State College | Southeastern Louisiana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | Southeastern | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $9,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $12,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $10,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
FSW | Southeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,887 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 48.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FSW | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $219 |
Diversity |
FSW | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
FSW | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
FSW | Southeastern | ||
| 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 Southeastern based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 13,465 students)
FSW vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or Southeastern?
- Southeastern Louisiana University is 137.2% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($5,777.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.2% higher at Southeastern than Florida SouthWestern State College ($18,255.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Southeastern ($7,792 vs. $12,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 6.5% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($9,430 vs. $10,044)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than Southeastern Louisiana University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 88.3% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($10,785 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or FSW .
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or Southeastern? 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 Southeastern and FSW.
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $3,700 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $12,272 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($9,000 vs. $21,272)
- FSW graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($93 vs. $219)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/