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Overview |
FSW | GVSU | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
FSW | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FSW | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $258 |
Diversity |
FSW | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
FSW | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
FSW | GVSU | ||
| 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
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than FSW based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 14,326 students)
FSW vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 472.7% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.7% higher at GVSU than Florida SouthWestern State College ($19,856.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than GVSU ($7,792 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 1% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($10,044 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than Grand Valley State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 53.8% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($8,811 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or FSW .
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or GVSU? 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 GVSU and FSW.
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $25,000)
- FSW graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($93 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/