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Overview |
FSW | WVSU | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
FSW | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FSW | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $240 |
Diversity |
FSW | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
FSW | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
FSW | WVSU | ||
| 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 3,785 students)
FSW vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 233.4% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at WVSU than Florida SouthWestern State College ($13,810.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than WVSU ($7,792 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 21.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,044 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than West Virginia State University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 65.5% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($9,482 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or FSW .
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or WVSU? 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 WVSU and FSW.
- Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College earn on average $4,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $32,700)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $14,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $23,250)
- FSW graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($93 vs. $240)
- More FSW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/