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Overview |
FSW | UWM | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 78% |
Admission |
FSW | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
FSW | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $258 |
Diversity |
FSW | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
FSW | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
FSW | UWM | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than FSW based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 14,326 students)
FSW vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 232.1% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($8,091.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.7% higher at UWM than Florida SouthWestern State College ($19,956.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than UWM ($7,792 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 8.5% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($10,044 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students is 4.1% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($5,963 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or FSW .
- Accepted freshman UWM students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or UWM? 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 UWM and FSW.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $8,700 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $15,958 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($9,000 vs. $24,958)
- FSW graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($93 vs. $258)
- More UWM 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/