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Overview |
Washington State | FGCU | ||
| Location | Pullman, WA | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 27,539 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsu.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington State | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,708 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,392 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,396 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,911 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,689 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 72% |
Admission |
Washington State | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,401 | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | 16,123 | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Nov 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington State | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington State | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,429 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $201 |
Diversity |
Washington State | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Washington State | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Washington State | 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
- Washington State University is larger than than FGCU based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 15,969 students)
Washington State vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington State or FGCU?
- Washington State University is 155.5% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($10,708.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Washington State than Florida Gulf Coast University ($26,392.00 vs. $22,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than Washington State ($10,834 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 26.9% lower than costs at Washington State University ($9,772 vs. $12,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington State University than Florida Gulf Coast University (83% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 47.1% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($10,689 vs. $7,268)
Washington State vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington State or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or Washington State .
- The average SAT score at Florida Gulf Coast University (1081) is 42 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming FGCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Washington State (3.5)
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than FGCU (74.4%)
Washington State vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington State 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 Washington State.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than Florida Gulf Coast University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $9,200 more per year than FGCU graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $45,200)
- Florida Gulf Coast University students graduate with a $929 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,429)
- FGCU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Washington State graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FGCU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/