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FAU University of Dayton Kent State UCF USF Main Campus Florida State University of South Florida St. Petersburg UT UNF Florida FIU BGSU| Cleveland State University | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | FGCU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 72% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $201 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland State | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | 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
- Florida Gulf Coast University is larger than than Cleveland State based on total student enrollment (15,969 students vs. 14,385 students)
Cleveland State vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or FGCU?
- Cleveland State University is 189.8% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at FGCU than Cleveland State University ($22,328.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than Cleveland State ($10,834 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 45.3% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($9,772 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Florida Gulf Coast University (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 29.8% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($9,436 vs. $7,268)
Cleveland State vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Florida Gulf Coast University (1081) is 53 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming FGCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than FGCU (74.4%)
Cleveland State vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland 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 Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at FGCU is higher than Cleveland State University (45% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,200)
- Florida Gulf Coast University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- FGCU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More FGCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/