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FAU JMU UCF Mason USF Main Campus CNU RU VCU Florida State University of South Florida St. Petersburg UT UNF| Old Dominion University | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Old Dominion | FGCU | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 23,107 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | odu.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Old Dominion | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,239 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,664 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,480 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,098 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,058 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 72% |
Admission |
Old Dominion | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,435 | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | 13,734 | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1250 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Old Dominion | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Old Dominion | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $201 |
Diversity |
Old Dominion | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Old Dominion | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Old Dominion | 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
- Old Dominion University is larger than than FGCU based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 15,969 students)
Old Dominion vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Old Dominion or FGCU?
- Old Dominion University is 72.7% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($7,239.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Old Dominion than Florida Gulf Coast University ($26,664.00 vs. $22,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than Old Dominion ($10,834 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 37.9% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($9,772 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Florida Gulf Coast University (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 24.6% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($9,058 vs. $7,268)
Old Dominion vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Old Dominion or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or Old Dominion .
- The average SAT score at Florida Gulf Coast University (1081) is 61 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming FGCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than FGCU (74.4%)
Old Dominion vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Old Dominion 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 Old Dominion.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Florida Gulf Coast University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $2,400 more per year than FGCU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $45,200)
- Florida Gulf Coast University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,500)
- FGCU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($201 vs. $242)
- More FGCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/