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FAU Georgia State KSU UCF USF Main Campus Georgia VSU Florida State University of South Florida St. Petersburg UT UNF Florida| Georgia Southern University | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | FGCU | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 72% |
Admission |
GS | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
GS | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $201 |
Diversity |
GS | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 22% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than FGCU based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 15,969 students)
GS vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or FGCU?
- Georgia Southern University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at FGCU than Georgia Southern University ($22,328.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than GS ($10,834 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 5.6% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($9,772 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Florida Gulf Coast University (95% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southern University students is 21.2% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($8,806 vs. $7,268)
GS vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 8 points higher than at FGCU (1081)
- Incoming FGCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than FGCU (74.4%)
GS vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Florida Gulf Coast University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University earn on average $400 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,800)
- Florida Gulf Coast University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- FGCU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More FGCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/