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Overview |
FSW | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
FSW | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FSW | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $248 |
Diversity |
FSW | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
FSW | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
FSW | Salem 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 Salem State University based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 6,539 students)
FSW vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or Salem State University?
- Florida SouthWestern State College is 167.7% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($2,436.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at FSW than Salem State University ($9,750.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Salem State University ($7,792 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 48.9% lower than costs at Salem State University ($10,044 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Florida SouthWestern State College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem State University students is 49.5% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($8,562 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or FSW .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or Salem 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 Salem State University and FSW.
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $7,000 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($9,000 vs. $24,000)
- FSW graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($93 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/