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GCU ASU U of A Colorado State FGCU San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CU Boulder Cal State East Bay UC Davis Washington State University of Massachusetts-Boston SCF| Northern Arizona University | Florida SouthWestern State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | FSW | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 14,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | edison.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | FSW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $2,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $9,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $10,044 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $7,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $5,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
NAU | FSW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 44,855 | - | ||
| Admitted | 35,881 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NAU | FSW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | FSW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $93 |
Diversity |
NAU | FSW | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
NAU | FSW | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NAU | FSW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than FSW based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 14,326 students)
NAU vs. FSW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or FSW?
- Northern Arizona University is 352.5% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.6% higher at NAU than Florida SouthWestern State College ($26,286.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than NAU ($7,792 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 16.8% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($10,044 vs. $11,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than Florida SouthWestern State College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 107.1% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($11,865 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or FSW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSW or NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at FSW (3.06)
NAU vs. FSW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or FSW? 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 FSW and NAU.
- Graduates from Northern Arizona University earn on average $6,500 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NAU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $20,000)
- FSW graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than NAU graduates. ($93 vs. $206)
- More NAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/