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Overview |
UCCS | FSW | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 14,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | edison.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | FSW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $2,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $9,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $10,044 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $7,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $5,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
UCCS | FSW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | - | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UCCS | FSW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | FSW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $93 |
Diversity |
UCCS | FSW | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UCCS | FSW | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | FSW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than UCCS based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 11,431 students)
UCCS vs. FSW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or FSW?
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 213.3% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($7,632.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.7% higher at UCCS than Florida SouthWestern State College ($20,544.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than UCCS ($7,792 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 13.5% lower than costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($10,044 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Colorado Springs students is 2% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($5,841 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or FSW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSW or UCCS .
- Accepted freshman UCCS students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at FSW (3.06)
UCCS vs. FSW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS 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 UCCS.
- Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn on average $9,000 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $11,999 lower median federal student loan debt than UCCS graduates. ($9,000 vs. $20,999)
- FSW graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than UCCS graduates. ($93 vs. $217)
- More UCCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/