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Texas State FAU UT Austin UH UT Arlington UCF USF Main Campus UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas Florida State University of South Florida St. Petersburg| The University of Texas at San Antonio | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UTSA | FGCU | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 34,864 | 16,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #799 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utsa.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTSA | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,951 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,925 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,843 | $10,914 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,831 | $10,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,530 | $7,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 64% |
Admission |
UTSA | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,497 | 16,050 | ||
| Admitted | 19,900 | 12,318 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.5% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | 1040/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 | Nov 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UTSA | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTSA | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,983 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $201 |
Diversity |
UTSA | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 53% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UTSA | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UTSA | 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
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than FGCU based on total student enrollment (34,864 students vs. 16,167 students)
UTSA vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTSA or FGCU?
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is 42% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($5,951.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at FGCU than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($22,328.00 vs. $18,925.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than UTSA ($10,548 vs. $10,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 8.5% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($10,914 vs. $11,843)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Florida Gulf Coast University (74% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at San Antonio students is 34% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($10,530 vs. $7,858)
UTSA vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTSA or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or UTSA .
- The average SAT score at Florida Gulf Coast University (1081) is 38 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming FGCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than FGCU (76.7%)
UTSA vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTSA 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 UTSA.
- The graduation rate at FGCU is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (45% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $2,700 more per year than FGCU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $45,200)
- Florida Gulf Coast University students graduate with a $3,483 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,983)
- FGCU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More FGCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/