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FGCU SCF Valencia College MDC University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Hodges University| Florida SouthWestern State College | Columbia Basin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | CBC | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Pasco, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,860 | 6,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | columbiabasin.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | CBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $5,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $7,559 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,030 | $10,348 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,767 | $6,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 60% |
Admission |
FSW | CBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
FSW | CBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | CBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $108 |
Diversity |
FSW | CBC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
FSW | CBC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
FSW | CBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (13,860 students vs. 6,729 students)
FSW vs. CBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or CBC?
- Columbia Basin College is 126.4% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($5,514.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at FSW than Columbia Basin College ($9,750.00 vs. $7,559.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than CBC ($9,030 vs. $10,348)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 4% lower than costs at Columbia Basin College ($10,044 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than Columbia Basin College (81% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia Basin College students is 17.1% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($6,754 vs. $5,767)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or CBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBC or FSW .
FSW vs. CBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or CBC? 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 CBC and FSW.
- Graduates from Columbia Basin College earn on average $800 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CBC graduates. ($9,000 vs. $10,500)
- FSW graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CBC graduates. ($93 vs. $108)
- More CBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/