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UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay UW-Platteville UWSP Wisconsin FGCU UW-Stout SCF Valencia College| Florida SouthWestern State College | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | UWO | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,860 | 13,761 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $6,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $14,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,030 | $12,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,767 | $6,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 51% |
Admission |
FSW | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,082 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.24 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
FSW | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $245 |
Diversity |
FSW | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
FSW | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
FSW | UWO | ||
| 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 UWO based on total student enrollment (13,860 students vs. 13,761 students)
FSW vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 179.4% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($6,806.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at UWO than Florida SouthWestern State College ($14,719.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than UWO ($9,030 vs. $12,942)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 12.3% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($8,940 vs. $10,044)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (81% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students is 5.6% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($6,088 vs. $5,767)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or FSW .
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or UWO? 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 UWO and FSW.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $6,700 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $14,748 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($9,000 vs. $23,748)
- FSW graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($93 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/