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Overview |
FSW | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
FSW | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1073/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
FSW | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $299 |
Diversity |
FSW | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
FSW | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 72% | ||
Campus |
FSW | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 6,906 students)
FSW vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 239.5% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at FSW than Jackson State University ($9,750.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Jackson State University ($7,792 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 4% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($10,044 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than Jackson State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson State University students is 51.8% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($8,694 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or Jackson State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jackson State University or FSW .
- Accepted freshman Jackson State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or Jackson State University? 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 Jackson State University and FSW.
- Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $32,800)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $20,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($9,000 vs. $29,000)
- FSW graduates are paying $206 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($93 vs. $299)
- More FSW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/