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Overview |
FSW | Stetson University | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | DeLand, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | stetson.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | Stetson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $51,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $51,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $25,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $42,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FSW | Stetson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,344 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FSW | Stetson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | Stetson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $279 |
Diversity |
FSW | Stetson University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
FSW | Stetson University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 24% | ||
Campus |
FSW | Stetson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 3,928 students)
FSW vs. Stetson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or Stetson University?
- Stetson University is 2,033% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 432.9% higher at Stetson University than Florida SouthWestern State College ($51,960.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Stetson University ($7,792 vs. $25,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 52.2% lower than costs at Stetson University ($10,044 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Florida SouthWestern State College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 635.9% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($42,150 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or Stetson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stetson University or FSW .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. Stetson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or Stetson 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 Stetson University and FSW.
- Graduates from Stetson University earn on average $8,000 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $18,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($9,000 vs. $27,000)
- FSW graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($93 vs. $279)
- More Stetson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/