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Overview |
FSW | Central | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
FSW | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FSW | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $232 |
Diversity |
FSW | Central | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
FSW | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
FSW | Central | ||
| 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 SouthWestern State College is larger than than Central based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 11,637 students)
FSW vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 230% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at Central than Florida SouthWestern State College ($16,080.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Central ($7,792 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 3.6% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($9,699 vs. $10,044)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College as University of Central Missouri (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Missouri students is 13.8% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($6,517 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or FSW .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or Central? 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 Central and FSW.
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $4,100 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $13,441 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($9,000 vs. $22,441)
- FSW graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($93 vs. $232)
- More Central 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/