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Overview |
FSW | City Tech | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 13,087 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
FSW | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | - | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
FSW | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $109 |
Diversity |
FSW | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
FSW | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
FSW | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than City Tech based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 13,087 students)
FSW vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or City Tech?
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is 184.5% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at City Tech than Florida SouthWestern State College ($14,880.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than FSW ($6,406 vs. $7,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 78.4% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($10,044 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Florida SouthWestern State College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 53.6% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($8,797 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or FSW .
FSW vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or City Tech? 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 City Tech and FSW.
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $5,600 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $1,613 lower median federal student loan debt than City Tech graduates. ($9,000 vs. $10,613)
- FSW graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than City Tech graduates. ($93 vs. $109)
- More City Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/