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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 Miami| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | FGCU | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,411 | 16,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #799 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $25,740 | $10,914 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,151 | $10,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,996 | $7,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 64% |
Admission |
SCF | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,050 | ||
| Admitted | - | 12,318 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SCF | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $201 |
Diversity |
SCF | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
SCF | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 19% | ||
Campus |
SCF | 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 SCF based on total student enrollment (16,167 students vs. 8,411 students)
SCF vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or FGCU?
- Florida Gulf Coast University is 77.2% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($4,191.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 844.1% higher at FGCU than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($22,328.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than SCF ($10,548 vs. $22,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 135.8% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($10,914 vs. $25,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than Florida Gulf Coast University (79% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Gulf Coast University students is 12.3% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($7,858 vs. $6,996)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or SCF .
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF 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 SCF.
- Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University earn on average $11,500 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $10,890 lower median federal student loan debt than FGCU graduates. ($8,610 vs. $19,500)
- SCF graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than FGCU graduates. ($89 vs. $201)
- More FGCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/