Florida College vs. SWU

Comparable Facts

Compare Florida College in Temple Terrace, FL with Southern Wesleyan University in Central, SC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Southern Wesleyan University is larger than Florida College based on total student enrollment (980 students vs. 728 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Florida College is located in Temple Terrace, FL (Large Suburban setting); Southern Wesleyan University is in Central, SC (Distant Town setting).
• Florida College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Southern Wesleyan University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Florida College 14:1; Southern Wesleyan University 10:1.

Florida College vs. SWU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Florida College or SWU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Florida College ($20,134 vs. $24,335).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 6.7% lower than at Florida College ($10,126 vs. $10,855).
• Southern Wesleyan University is 46.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than Florida College (about $9,440 more per year; $29,800.00 vs. $20,360.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 46.4% higher at SWU than at Florida College (about $9,440 more per year; $29,800.00 vs. $20,360.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than at Florida College (100% vs. 93%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 85.2% larger than aid received by Florida College students ($19,498 vs. $10,528).

Florida College vs. SWU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Florida College or SWU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between SWU and Florida College.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Southern Wesleyan University (1130) is 50 points higher than at Florida College (1080).
• Incoming SWU students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 22 at Florida College).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Florida College 930/1220; Southern Wesleyan University 1040/1210.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Florida College 19/25; Southern Wesleyan University 22/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Florida College - Required; SWU - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman SWU students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Florida College (3.28).
• SWU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Florida College (69.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 77.8% at Florida College vs. 33.4% at SWU.

Florida College vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Florida College and SWU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Southern Wesleyan University's six-year graduation rate (42%) is higher than Florida College's (16%).
• Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn a median of about $5,600 more per year than Florida College graduates about ten years after starting college ($44,800 vs. $39,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Florida College graduates have a $13,551 lower median loan debt than SWU graduates ($13,449 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Florida College graduates have an estimated $140 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than SWU graduates ($139 vs. $279).
• More Florida College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 50%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.