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North Carolina Central University NCAT Fayetteville State University UNCG ECSU Wake Forest FGCU ECU VSU Catawba College NSU Bowie State University| Florida SouthWestern State College | Winston Salem State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | WSSU | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
FSW | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
FSW | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $265 |
Diversity |
FSW | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
FSW | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 16% | ||
Campus |
FSW | WSSU | ||
| 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 WSSU based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 5,004 students)
FSW vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or WSSU?
- Winston Salem State University is 39.6% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($3,401.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at WSSU than Florida SouthWestern State College ($14,057.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than WSSU ($7,792 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 11.7% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($10,044 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than Winston Salem State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 45.8% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($8,350 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or FSW .
- Accepted freshman FSW students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at WSSU (3.01)
FSW vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or WSSU? 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 WSSU and FSW.
- Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College earn on average $1,700 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $35,700)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $16,663 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $25,663)
- FSW graduates are paying $172 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($93 vs. $265)
- More FSW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/