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Overview |
GVSU | FGCU | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 72% |
Admission |
GVSU | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GVSU | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
GVSU | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
GVSU | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 22% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | 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
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than FGCU based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 15,969 students)
GVSU vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or FGCU?
- Grand Valley State University is 232.9% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at FGCU than Grand Valley State University ($22,328.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than GVSU ($10,834 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 3.8% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($9,772 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Florida Gulf Coast University (93% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 21.2% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($8,811 vs. $7,268)
GVSU vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 9 points higher than at FGCU (1081)
- Incoming GVSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at FGCU (24)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at GVSU (3.65)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than FGCU (74.4%)
GVSU vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU 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 GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Florida Gulf Coast University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University earn on average $600 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,600)
- Florida Gulf Coast University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- FGCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FGCU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/