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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Stout UWM UW-Green Bay UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UWO FGCU UW-Platteville SCF University of Wisconsin-River Falls Valencia College| Florida SouthWestern State College | University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | UWSP | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,860 | 8,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $7,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $16,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,030 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,767 | $4,255 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 86% |
Admission |
FSW | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,820 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.27 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FSW | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $251 |
Diversity |
FSW | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 6% | ||
| 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% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
FSW | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
FSW | UWSP | ||
| 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 UWSP based on total student enrollment (13,860 students vs. 8,109 students)
FSW vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 192% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($7,112.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at UWSP than Florida SouthWestern State College ($16,132.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than UWSP ($9,030 vs. $14,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 18.2% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($8,500 vs. $10,044)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Florida SouthWestern State College (86% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida SouthWestern State College students is 35.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($5,767 vs. $4,255)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or FSW .
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or UWSP? 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 UWSP and FSW.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $4,300 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $15,360 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($9,000 vs. $24,360)
- FSW graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($93 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/