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FAU WMU Eastern Michigan University Michigan State UCF USF Main Campus GVSU WSU Florida State University of South Florida St. Petersburg UT UNF| Central Michigan University | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMU | FGCU | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 72% |
Admission |
CMU | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
CMU | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
CMU | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
CMU | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CMU | FGCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Gulf Coast University is larger than than CMU based on total student enrollment (15,969 students vs. 14,557 students)
CMU vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or FGCU?
- Central Michigan University is 215% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($13,200.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.2% higher at FGCU than Central Michigan University ($22,328.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than CMU ($10,834 vs. $15,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 15.1% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($9,772 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University than Florida Gulf Coast University (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 55.7% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($11,314 vs. $7,268)
CMU vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Florida Gulf Coast University (1081) is 32 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming FGCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at CMU (3.47)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than FGCU (74.4%)
CMU vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU 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 CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Florida Gulf Coast University (54% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University earn on average $700 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,500)
- Florida Gulf Coast University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FGCU graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More FGCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/