Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
FAU UCF USF Main Campus Florida State University of South Florida St. Petersburg UT UNF Florida FIU The University of West Florida Nova Miami| Florida SouthWestern State College | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
FSW | FGCU | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #802 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
FSW | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $4,191 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 72% |
Admission |
FSW | FGCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
FSW | FGCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 20:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
FSW | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $201 |
Diversity |
FSW | FGCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
FSW | FGCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 92% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 22% | ||
Campus |
FSW | FGCU | ||
| 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
- Florida Gulf Coast University is larger than than FSW based on total student enrollment (15,969 students vs. 14,326 students)
FSW vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or FGCU?
- Florida Gulf Coast University is 72% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($4,191.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129% higher at FGCU than Florida SouthWestern State College ($22,328.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than FGCU ($7,792 vs. $10,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 2.8% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($9,772 vs. $10,044)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than Florida Gulf Coast University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Gulf Coast University students is 26.9% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($7,268 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or FSW .
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.94 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or FGCU? 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 FGCU and FSW.
- Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University earn on average $7,800 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FGCU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $19,500)
- FSW graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than FGCU graduates. ($93 vs. $201)
- More FGCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/