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Florida UCF FAU USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC LSU Miami Clemson Tennessee| Florida State University | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | FGCU | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 72% |
Admission |
Florida State | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida State | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $201 |
Diversity |
Florida State | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida State | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | FGCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than FGCU based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 15,969 students)
Florida State vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or FGCU?
- Florida Gulf Coast University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($4,191.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at FGCU than Florida State University ($22,328.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than Florida State ($10,834 vs. $14,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 18.6% lower than costs at Florida State University ($9,772 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than Florida Gulf Coast University (89% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida State University students is 39.9% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($10,169 vs. $7,268)
Florida State vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 134 points higher than at FGCU (1081)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at FGCU (24)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- FGCU has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State 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 Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than Florida Gulf Coast University (74% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Florida State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than FGCU graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $45,200)
- Florida Gulf Coast University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,750)
- FGCU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Florida State graduates. ($201 vs. $214)
- More Florida State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FGCU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/