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FAU FIU Florida Tulane UCF USF Main Campus University of Richmond Florida State Villanova BU University of South Florida St. Petersburg UT| University of Miami | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | FGCU | ||
| Location | Coral Gables, FL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,402 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #60 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miami.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,440 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,440 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,467 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,322 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 72% |
Admission |
Miami | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,169 | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | 9,312 | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.9% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Miami | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,846 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $201 |
Diversity |
Miami | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Miami | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Miami | 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
- University of Miami is larger than than FGCU based on total student enrollment (19,402 students vs. 15,969 students)
Miami vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or FGCU?
- University of Miami is 1,222.8% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($55,440.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.3% higher at Miami than Florida Gulf Coast University ($55,440.00 vs. $22,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than Miami ($10,834 vs. $36,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 73% lower than costs at University of Miami ($9,772 vs. $16,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Miami as Florida Gulf Coast University (72% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Miami students is 413.5% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($37,322 vs. $7,268)
Miami vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or Miami .
- The average SAT score at University of Miami (1319) is 238 points higher than at FGCU (1081)
- Incoming Miami students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at FGCU (24)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Miami (3.7)
- FGCU has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than Miami (18.9%)
Miami vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Florida Gulf Coast University (78% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Miami earn on average $25,000 more per year than FGCU graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $45,200)
- Florida Gulf Coast University students graduate with a $346 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,846)
- FGCU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($201 vs. $205)
- More Miami graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FGCU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/