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NSU Morgan State Bowie State University RU North Carolina Central University Old Dominion Delaware State University Hampton University FGCU ECSU WSSU SCF| Florida SouthWestern State College | Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | VSU | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
FSW | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FSW | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $305 |
Diversity |
FSW | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
FSW | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 27% | ||
Campus |
FSW | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 4,648 students)
FSW vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or VSU?
- Virginia State University is 127.4% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($5,540.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at VSU than Florida SouthWestern State College ($16,542.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than VSU ($7,792 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 14.9% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($10,044 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than Virginia State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 100.7% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($11,498 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or FSW .
- Accepted freshman FSW students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at VSU (2.85)
FSW vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or VSU? 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 VSU and FSW.
- Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College earn on average $700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $36,700)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $29,500)
- FSW graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($93 vs. $305)
- More FSW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/