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FAU UCF USF Main Campus Florida State University of South Florida St. Petersburg UT UNF Florida FIU The University of West Florida Nova Miami| Florida Gulf Coast University | Remington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FGCU | Remington College | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Heathrow, FL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,969 | 344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #802 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fgcu.edu | remingtoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
FGCU | Remington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,191 | $14,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,328 | $14,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,772 | $8,145 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,834 | $16,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,268 | $6,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
FGCU | Remington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,657 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,647 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
FGCU | Remington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FGCU | Remington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $28,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $13,280 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $137 |
Diversity |
FGCU | Remington College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 44% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
FGCU | Remington College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 84% | ||
Campus |
FGCU | Remington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Gulf Coast University is larger than than Remington College based on total student enrollment (15,969 students vs. 344 students)
FGCU vs. Remington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FGCU or Remington College?
- Remington College is 245.9% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($14,498.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at FGCU than Remington College ($22,328.00 vs. $14,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than Remington College ($10,834 vs. $16,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Remington College are 20% lower than costs at Florida Gulf Coast University ($8,145 vs. $9,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Remington College than Florida Gulf Coast University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Gulf Coast University students is 11.9% larger than aid received Remington College ($7,268 vs. $6,497)
Which college is harder to get into, FGCU or Remington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Remington College or FGCU .
FGCU vs. Remington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FGCU or Remington College? 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 Remington College and FGCU.
- Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University earn on average $17,200 more per year than Remington College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $28,000)
- Remington College students graduate with a $6,220 lower median federal student loan debt than FGCU graduates. ($13,280 vs. $19,500)
- Remington College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than FGCU graduates. ($137 vs. $201)
- More FGCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Remington College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/