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DSC Utah Utah State University BYU WSU FGCU Southern Utah University BYU-I Salt Lake Community College SCF ISU NAU| Florida SouthWestern State College | Utah Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | UVU | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Orem, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 43,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | uvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | UVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $5,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $17,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $9,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $3,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FSW | UVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FSW | UVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | UVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $15,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $157 |
Diversity |
FSW | UVU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
FSW | UVU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 15% | ||
Campus |
FSW | UVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than FSW based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 14,326 students)
FSW vs. UVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or UVU?
- Utah Valley University is 130.5% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($5,614.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.1% higher at UVU than Florida SouthWestern State College ($17,174.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than UVU ($7,792 vs. $9,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah Valley University are 8.8% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($9,234 vs. $10,044)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than Florida SouthWestern State College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida SouthWestern State College students is 57.6% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($5,728 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or UVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVU or FSW .
- Accepted freshman UVU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. UVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or UVU? 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 UVU and FSW.
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $11,900 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $6,200 lower median federal student loan debt than UVU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $15,200)
- FSW graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than UVU graduates. ($93 vs. $157)
- More UVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/