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FAU MDC UCF USF Main Campus Florida State University of South Florida St. Petersburg UT UNF Florida Palm Beach State College FIU The University of West Florida| Broward College | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | FGCU | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 29,140 | 16,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #799 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $10,914 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,934 | $10,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,192 | $7,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 64% |
Admission |
BC | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,050 | ||
| Admitted | - | 12,318 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BC | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $201 |
Diversity |
BC | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
BC | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 19% | ||
Campus |
BC | FGCU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- Broward College is larger than than FGCU based on total student enrollment (29,140 students vs. 16,167 students)
BC vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or FGCU?
- Florida Gulf Coast University is 113% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($4,191.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.6% higher at FGCU than Broward College ($22,328.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than BC ($10,548 vs. $18,934)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 78.7% lower than costs at Broward College ($10,914 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than Florida Gulf Coast University (78% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Gulf Coast University students is 146.2% larger than aid received Broward College ($7,858 vs. $3,192)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or BC .
BC vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or FGCU? 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 FGCU and BC.
- Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University earn on average $7,800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,400)
- Broward College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FGCU graduates. ($6,000 vs. $19,500)
- BC graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than FGCU graduates. ($62 vs. $201)
- More FGCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/