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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater FGCU UWM UW-La Crosse SCF Loyola UW-Superior DePaul Valencia College MDC Hodges University| Florida SouthWestern State College | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | Parkside | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 67% |
Admission |
FSW | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FSW | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $237 |
Diversity |
FSW | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
FSW | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
FSW | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 3,947 students)
FSW vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or Parkside?
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is 158.5% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($6,298.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at Parkside than Florida SouthWestern State College ($14,568.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Parkside ($7,792 vs. $8,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 26.1% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($7,966 vs. $10,044)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 23.9% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($7,098 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or FSW .
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or Parkside? 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 Parkside and FSW.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $3,600 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $13,965 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($9,000 vs. $22,965)
- FSW graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($93 vs. $237)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/