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FAU UCF Miami Florida State Nova USF Main Campus University of South Florida St. Petersburg UT UNF Florida Florida Tech The University of West Florida| Florida International University | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | FGCU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 72% |
Admission |
FIU | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FIU | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $201 |
Diversity |
FIU | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
FIU | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 22% | ||
Campus |
FIU | FGCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than FGCU based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 15,969 students)
FIU vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or FGCU?
- Florida International University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($4,721.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at FGCU than Florida International University ($22,328.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than FGCU ($9,881 vs. $10,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 18.7% lower than costs at Florida International University ($9,772 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida International University than Florida Gulf Coast University (89% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida International University students is 52.5% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($11,087 vs. $7,268)
FIU vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or FIU .
- The average SAT score at Florida International University (1090) is 9 points higher than at FGCU (1081)
- Incoming FIU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at FGCU (24)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have at the same average high school GPA (4.0) as students at FGCU (4.0)
- FGCU has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU 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 FIU.
- The graduation rate at FGCU is higher than Florida International University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $4,700 more per year than FGCU graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $45,200)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $2,272 lower median federal student loan debt than FGCU graduates. ($17,228 vs. $19,500)
- FIU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than FGCU graduates. ($178 vs. $201)
- More FGCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/