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Tuskegee University| Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences | Southwest Florida College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Hospital College | Southwest Florida College | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #371 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | fhchs.edu | swfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Hospital College | Southwest Florida College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,440 | $14,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,440 | $14,742 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,028 | $11,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,329 | $19,073 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,064 | $5,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 82% |
Admission |
Florida Hospital College | Southwest Florida College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 694 | - | ||
| Admitted | 234 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Hospital College | Southwest Florida College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Hospital College | Southwest Florida College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $26,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,649 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $223 |
Diversity |
Florida Hospital College | Southwest Florida College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Florida Hospital College | Southwest Florida College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Florida Hospital College | Southwest Florida College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is larger than than Southwest Florida College based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 578 students)
Florida Hospital College vs. Southwest Florida College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Hospital College or Southwest Florida College?
- Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Southwest Florida College for in-state tuition ($19,440.00 vs. $14,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Florida Hospital College than Southwest Florida College ($19,440.00 vs. $14,742.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Florida College than Florida Hospital College ($19,073 vs. $27,329)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences are 1.2% lower than costs at Southwest Florida College ($11,028 vs. $11,164)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences than Southwest Florida College (84% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences students is 38.5% larger than aid received Southwest Florida College ($8,064 vs. $5,823)
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Hospital College or Southwest Florida College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Florida College or Florida Hospital College .
Florida Hospital College vs. Southwest Florida College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Hospital College or Southwest Florida College? 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 Southwest Florida College and Florida Hospital College.
- Graduates from Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences earn on average $28,500 more per year than Southwest Florida College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $26,100)
- Southwest Florida College students graduate with a $1,851 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Hospital College graduates. ($21,649 vs. $23,500)
- Southwest Florida College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Hospital College graduates. ($223 vs. $242)
- More Florida Hospital College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Florida College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/