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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 Eckerd College| Flagler College St Augustine | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Flagler | FGCU | ||
| Location | Saint Augustine, FL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,441 | 16,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | #799 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flagler.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Flagler | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,710 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,710 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,350 | $10,914 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,085 | $10,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,204 | $7,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Flagler | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,509 | 16,050 | ||
| Admitted | 4,302 | 12,318 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1040/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | Nov 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Flagler | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Flagler | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $201 |
Diversity |
Flagler | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Flagler | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Flagler | FGCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Gulf Coast University is larger than than Flagler based on total student enrollment (16,167 students vs. 2,441 students)
Flagler vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Flagler or FGCU?
- Flagler College St Augustine is 513.5% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($25,710.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Flagler than Florida Gulf Coast University ($25,710.00 vs. $22,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than Flagler ($10,548 vs. $31,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 31.5% lower than costs at Flagler College St Augustine ($10,914 vs. $14,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Flagler College St Augustine than Florida Gulf Coast University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Flagler College St Augustine students is 42.6% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($11,204 vs. $7,858)
Flagler vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Flagler or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or Flagler .
- The average SAT score at Florida Gulf Coast University (1081) is 10 points higher than at Flagler (1071)
- Incoming Flagler students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at FGCU (24)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Flagler (3.38)
- Flagler has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than FGCU (76.7%)
Flagler vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Flagler 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 Flagler.
- The graduation rate at Flagler is higher than Florida Gulf Coast University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Flagler graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,200)
- Florida Gulf Coast University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Flagler graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,750)
- FGCU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Flagler graduates. ($201 vs. $245)
- More FGCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Flagler students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/