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FGCU UCF Florida State Nova FIU University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF USF Main Campus UT Lynn University Miami Florida| Florida Atlantic University | City College Gainesville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FAU | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,790 | 45 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #678 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fau.edu | citycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
FAU | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,522 | $18,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,374 | $18,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,536 | $14,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,839 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,786 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 0% |
Admission |
FAU | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,612 | - | ||
| Admitted | 20,279 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
FAU | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FAU | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,861 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $284 |
Diversity |
FAU | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 49% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
FAU | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 0% | ||
Campus |
FAU | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Atlantic University is larger than than City College-Gainesville based on total student enrollment (30,790 students vs. 45 students)
FAU vs. City College-Gainesville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FAU or City College-Gainesville?
- City College Gainesville is 623.2% more expensive to attend than FAU for in-state tuition ($18,240.00 vs. $2,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at City College-Gainesville than Florida Atlantic University ($18,240.00 vs. $14,374.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Atlantic University are 13.7% lower than costs at City College Gainesville ($12,536 vs. $14,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Atlantic University than City College Gainesville (86% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Atlantic University students is ?% larger than aid received City College Gainesville ($10,786 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, FAU or City College-Gainesville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College-Gainesville or FAU .
FAU vs. City College-Gainesville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FAU or City College-Gainesville? 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 City College-Gainesville and FAU.
- Graduates from Florida Atlantic University earn on average $17,100 more per year than City College-Gainesville graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $29,100)
- Florida Atlantic University students graduate with a $10,639 lower median federal student loan debt than City College-Gainesville graduates. ($16,861 vs. $27,500)
- FAU graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than City College-Gainesville graduates. ($174 vs. $284)
- More FAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College-Gainesville students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/