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FAU UCF USF Main Campus Florida State University of South Florida St. Petersburg UT UNF Florida FIU The University of West Florida Nova Valencia College| Polk State College | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | FGCU | ||
| Location | Winter Haven, FL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,180 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #802 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | polk.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,483 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,933 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,339 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,588 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,168 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 72% |
Admission |
PSC | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PSC | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $201 |
Diversity |
PSC | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
PSC | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 22% | ||
Campus |
PSC | FGCU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Gulf Coast University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (15,969 students vs. 8,180 students)
PSC vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or FGCU?
- Florida Gulf Coast University is 68.8% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($4,191.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.8% higher at FGCU than Polk State College ($22,328.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than FGCU ($9,588 vs. $10,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 17.2% lower than costs at Florida Gulf Coast University ($8,339 vs. $9,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Gulf Coast University than Polk State College (72% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Gulf Coast University students is 129.4% larger than aid received Polk State College ($7,268 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or PSC .
PSC vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University earn on average $11,200 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FGCU graduates. ($9,500 vs. $19,500)
- PSC graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than FGCU graduates. ($98 vs. $201)
- More FGCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/