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UVU Utah State University Utah FGCU Southern Utah University DSC SCF BYU Valencia College ISU MDC Salt Lake Community College| Florida SouthWestern State College | Weber State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | WSU | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 29,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $10,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $5,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FSW | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
FSW | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $155 |
Diversity |
FSW | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
FSW | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
FSW | WSU | ||
| 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
- Weber State University is larger than than FSW based on total student enrollment (29,914 students vs. 14,326 students)
FSW vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or WSU?
- Weber State University is 124.6% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($5,471.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.8% higher at WSU than Florida SouthWestern State College ($16,164.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than WSU ($7,792 vs. $10,525)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Weber State University are 8.8% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($9,232 vs. $10,044)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weber State University than Florida SouthWestern State College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Weber State University students is 1.8% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($5,831 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or FSW .
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or WSU? 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 WSU and FSW.
- Graduates from Weber State University earn on average $11,300 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $15,000)
- FSW graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($93 vs. $155)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/