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UW-Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM Wisconsin UWO UW-Platteville Minnesota State University-Mankato UWSP Minnesota University of Wisconsin-River Falls FGCU UW-Stout| Florida SouthWestern State College | University of Wisconsin La Crosse | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
FSW | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FSW | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $240 |
Diversity |
FSW | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
FSW | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 19% | ||
Campus |
FSW | UW-La Crosse | ||
| 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 UW-La Crosse based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 10,274 students)
FSW vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 211.4% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($7,585.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at UW-La Crosse than Florida SouthWestern State College ($16,404.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than UW-La Crosse ($7,792 vs. $13,130)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 44.7% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($6,942 vs. $10,044)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida SouthWestern State College students is 68.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($5,728 vs. $3,395)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or FSW .
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and FSW.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $12,100 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $14,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($9,000 vs. $23,250)
- FSW graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($93 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/