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Overview |
FSCJ | SWU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,363 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fscj.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
FSCJ | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,518 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,632 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,496 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,341 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,680 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
FSCJ | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 846 | ||
| Admitted | - | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FSCJ | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSCJ | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $279 |
Diversity |
FSCJ | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
FSCJ | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 42% | ||
Campus |
FSCJ | SWU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 State College at Jacksonville is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (20,363 students vs. 1,175 students)
FSCJ vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSCJ or SWU?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 928.7% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $2,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.3% higher at SWU than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($26,520.00 vs. $9,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State College at Jacksonville than SWU ($2,341 vs. $17,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State College at Jacksonville are 13.6% lower than costs at Southern Wesleyan University ($8,496 vs. $9,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Florida State College at Jacksonville (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 245.7% larger than aid received Florida State College at Jacksonville ($19,636 vs. $5,680)
Which college is harder to get into, FSCJ or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or FSCJ .
FSCJ vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSCJ or SWU? 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 SWU and FSCJ.
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $10,300 more per year than FSCJ graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $34,500)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $16,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($10,500 vs. $27,000)
- FSCJ graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($108 vs. $279)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSCJ students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/