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Overview |
IUPUI | FGCU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 72% |
Admission |
IUPUI | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 | Nov 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IUPUI | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $201 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IUPUI | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than FGCU based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 15,969 students)
IUPUI vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or FGCU?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 114.1% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($8,972.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at IUPUI than Florida Gulf Coast University ($31,410.00 vs. $22,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than IUPUI ($10,834 vs. $11,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 15.1% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($9,772 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Florida Gulf Coast University (83% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 67.9% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($12,201 vs. $7,268)
IUPUI vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Florida Gulf Coast University (1081) is 67 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming FGCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than FGCU (74.4%)
IUPUI vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at FGCU is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $3,400 more per year than FGCU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,200)
- Florida Gulf Coast University students graduate with a $3,590 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,090)
- FGCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($201 vs. $238)
- More FGCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI 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/