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FAU UCF USF Main Campus Florida State University of South Florida St. Petersburg UT UNF Florida FIU The University of West Florida Nova Miami| Chipola College | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chipola | FGCU | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,820 | 16,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #799 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $10,914 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,887 | $10,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,128 | $7,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 64% |
Admission |
Chipola | 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 | 2.5 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Chipola | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $201 |
Diversity |
Chipola | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Chipola | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | FGCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Gulf Coast University is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (16,167 students vs. 1,820 students)
Chipola vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or FGCU?
- Florida Gulf Coast University is 77.2% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($4,191.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.5% higher at FGCU than Chipola College ($22,328.00 vs. $8,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than FGCU ($2,887 vs. $10,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 139.3% lower than costs at Florida Gulf Coast University ($4,560 vs. $10,914)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chipola College than Florida Gulf Coast University (74% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Gulf Coast University students is 28.2% larger than aid received Chipola College ($7,858 vs. $6,128)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or Chipola .
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 1.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola 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 Chipola.
- Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Chipola graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $33,000)
- More FGCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chipola students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/