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UT Eckerd College Rollins Stetson University UNF JU FGCU FAU UCF CofC Lynn University Florida| Florida SouthWestern State College | Flagler College St Augustine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | Flagler | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Saint Augustine, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 2,623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #531 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | flagler.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | Flagler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $22,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $22,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $13,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $26,547 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $11,857 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
FSW | Flagler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,416 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FSW | Flagler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | Flagler | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $245 |
Diversity |
FSW | Flagler | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
FSW | Flagler | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 48% | ||
Campus |
FSW | Flagler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than Flagler based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 2,623 students)
FSW vs. Flagler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or Flagler?
- Flagler College St Augustine is 840.5% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($22,910.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135% higher at Flagler than Florida SouthWestern State College ($22,910.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Flagler ($7,792 vs. $26,547)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 35.3% lower than costs at Flagler College St Augustine ($10,044 vs. $13,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Flagler College St Augustine than Florida SouthWestern State College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Flagler College St Augustine students is 107% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($11,857 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or Flagler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Flagler or FSW .
- Accepted freshman Flagler students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. Flagler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or Flagler? 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 Flagler and FSW.
- Graduates from Flagler College St Augustine earn on average $1,800 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $14,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Flagler graduates. ($9,000 vs. $23,750)
- FSW graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than Flagler graduates. ($93 vs. $245)
- More Flagler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/