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FAU Northern Illinois Illinois UCF USF Main Campus UIC Florida State University of South Florida St. Petersburg DePaul UT UNF EIU| Illinois State University | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | FGCU | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 72% |
Admission |
ISU | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
ISU | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $201 |
Diversity |
ISU | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Illinois State University is larger than than FGCU based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 15,969 students)
ISU vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or FGCU?
- Illinois State University is 182.5% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($11,840.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at ISU than Florida Gulf Coast University ($23,681.00 vs. $22,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than ISU ($10,834 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 8.5% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($9,772 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Florida Gulf Coast University (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 59.9% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($11,619 vs. $7,268)
ISU vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 9 points higher than at FGCU (1081)
- Incoming ISU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at FGCU (24)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at ISU (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than FGCU (74.4%)
ISU vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Florida Gulf Coast University (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than FGCU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,200)
- Florida Gulf Coast University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,000)
- FGCU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($201 vs. $227)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FGCU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/