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Georgia State FAU GS Georgia UCF USF Main Campus Georgia Tech Florida State University of South Florida St. Petersburg UT UNF Mercer| Florida Gulf Coast University | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FGCU | KSU | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,167 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #799 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fgcu.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
FGCU | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,191 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,328 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,914 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,548 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,858 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 81% |
Admission |
FGCU | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,050 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 12,318 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FGCU | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FGCU | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | N/A |
Diversity |
FGCU | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 8% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
FGCU | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | - | ||
Campus |
FGCU | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Gulf Coast University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (16,167 students vs. 0 students)
FGCU vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FGCU or KSU?
- Florida Gulf Coast University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($4,191.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at FGCU than Kennesaw State University ($22,328.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than KSU ($10,548 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 5.1% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,914 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University than Florida Gulf Coast University (81% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Gulf Coast University students is 52.3% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($7,858 vs. $5,161)
FGCU vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FGCU or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or FGCU .
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at KSU (3.33)
- FGCU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than KSU (62.5%)
FGCU vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FGCU or KSU? 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 KSU and FGCU.
- The graduation rate at FGCU is higher than Kennesaw State University (45% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/