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FGCU SCF Valencia College St. Leo University CAU MDC University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Hodges University| Johnson University Florida | Florida SouthWestern State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FCC | FSW | ||
| Location | Kissimmee, FL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 155 | 14,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | edison.edu | ||
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Costs |
FCC | FSW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $2,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $9,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,591 | $10,044 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,191 | $7,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $5,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
FCC | FSW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 174 | - | ||
| Admitted | 138 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FCC | FSW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FCC | FSW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $93 |
Diversity |
FCC | FSW | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 4% |
Students |
FCC | FSW | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 0% | ||
Campus |
FCC | FSW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 155 students)
FCC vs. FSW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FCC or FSW?
- Johnson University Florida is 613.6% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.3% higher at FCC than Florida SouthWestern State College ($17,384.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than FCC ($7,792 vs. $20,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 16.9% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($8,591 vs. $10,044)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida than Florida SouthWestern State College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson University Florida students is 54.3% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($8,836 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FCC or FSW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSW or FCC .
- Accepted freshman FSW students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at FCC (2.97)
FCC vs. FSW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FCC or FSW? 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 FSW and FCC.
- Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College earn on average $4,300 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $33,100)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $12,380 lower median federal student loan debt than FCC graduates. ($9,000 vs. $21,380)
- FSW graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than FCC graduates. ($93 vs. $221)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/