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Overview |
Arkansas | FGCU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 16,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #799 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $10,914 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $10,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $7,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 64% |
Admission |
Arkansas | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 16,050 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 12,318 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1040/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Nov 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $201 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | 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
- University of Arkansas is larger than than FGCU based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 16,167 students)
Arkansas vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or FGCU?
- University of Arkansas is 82.9% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Arkansas than Florida Gulf Coast University ($26,690.00 vs. $22,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than Arkansas ($10,548 vs. $17,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 21.8% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($10,914 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Gulf Coast University than University of Arkansas (64% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas students is 3.2% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($8,109 vs. $7,858)
Arkansas vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 73 points higher than at FGCU (1081)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at FGCU (24)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Arkansas (3.74)
- FGCU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Florida Gulf Coast University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $5,200 more per year than FGCU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,200)
- Florida Gulf Coast University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- FGCU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FGCU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/