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FAU UCF USF Main Campus Florida State University of South Florida St. Petersburg UT UNF Arkansas Florida WSU FIU University of Missouri-Columbia| Missouri State University Springfield | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | FGCU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,535 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,476 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,016 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,782 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,677 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,049 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | 8,909 | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 973/1230 | 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 |
Missouri State University-Springfield | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $201 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than FGCU based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 15,969 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or FGCU?
- Missouri State University Springfield is 78.4% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($7,476.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at FGCU than Missouri State University Springfield ($22,328.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than Missouri State University-Springfield ($10,834 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 0.1% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($9,772 vs. $9,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Florida Gulf Coast University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri State University Springfield students is 10.7% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($8,049 vs. $7,268)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 9 points higher than at FGCU (1081)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at FGCU (24)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (3.73)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than FGCU (74.4%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield 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 Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Florida Gulf Coast University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,100)
- Florida Gulf Coast University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,500)
- FGCU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($201 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FGCU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/