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UCF FAU USF Main Campus FGCU Florida State The University of West Florida FIU JU Florida Flagler UNT UT| Florida SouthWestern State College | University of North Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | UNF | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 16,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #647 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | unf.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | UNF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $4,281 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $17,999 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $10,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $8,742 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
FSW | UNF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 19,744 | ||
| Admitted | - | 13,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
FSW | UNF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | UNF | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $165 |
Diversity |
FSW | UNF | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
FSW | UNF | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
FSW | UNF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Florida is larger than than FSW based on total student enrollment (16,406 students vs. 14,326 students)
FSW vs. UNF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or UNF?
- University of North Florida is 75.7% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($4,281.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.6% higher at UNF than Florida SouthWestern State College ($17,999.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than UNF ($7,792 vs. $11,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 1.5% lower than costs at University of North Florida ($10,044 vs. $10,192)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Florida than Florida SouthWestern State College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Florida students is 52.6% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($8,742 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or UNF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNF or FSW .
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. UNF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or UNF? 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 UNF and FSW.
- Graduates from University of North Florida earn on average $9,800 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNF graduates. ($9,000 vs. $16,000)
- FSW graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than UNF graduates. ($93 vs. $165)
- More UNF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/