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UTSA FAU Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UCF USF Main Campus UH UT Austin Florida State University of South Florida St. Petersburg Baylor| Texas State University | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | FGCU | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 72% |
Admission |
Texas State | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Texas State | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $201 |
Diversity |
Texas State | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas State | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | 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
- Texas State University is larger than than FGCU based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 15,969 students)
Texas State vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or FGCU?
- Texas State University is 105.3% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at FGCU than Texas State University ($22,328.00 vs. $20,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than Texas State ($10,834 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 17.3% lower than costs at Texas State University ($9,772 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas State University than Florida Gulf Coast University (77% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 62.2% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($11,791 vs. $7,268)
Texas State vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or Texas State .
- The average SAT score at Florida Gulf Coast University (1081) is 43 points higher than at Texas State (1038)
- Incoming FGCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Texas State (23)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than FGCU (74.4%)
Texas State vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State 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 Texas State.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Florida Gulf Coast University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than FGCU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $45,200)
- Florida Gulf Coast University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,250)
- FGCU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($201 vs. $219)
- More FGCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/