Appalachian State vs. Florida Gulf Coast
The following statements compare Appalachian State University and Florida Gulf Coast University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Florida Gulf Coast's tuition ($25,162) is more expensive than Appalachian State ($24,537).
- Florida Gulf Coast's acceptance rate (76.75%) is lower than Appalachian State (88.64%).
- Florida Gulf Coast has higher yield (22.54%) than Appalachian State (19.87%).
- Appalachian State's SAT score (1,180) is higher than Florida Gulf Coast (1,120).
- Appalachian State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Florida Gulf Coast (21 to 1).
- Appalachian State (21,253 students) is larger than Florida Gulf Coast (16,167 students) with more enrolled students.
- Appalachian State ($8,743) has higher amount of financial aid than Florida Gulf Coast ($6,238).
- Appalachian State's graduation rate (73%) is higher than Florida Gulf Coast (56%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,541 In-State
$24,537 out-of-state
$24,537 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,743
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
88.64% Acceptance Rate
19.87% Yield
Enrollment
19,405 Undergraduate
1,848 Graduate
2,065 Online Students
Graduation Rate
73% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,092 Faculties (full-time)
3,111 Staffs (full-time)
$72,629 Faculty Salary
$56,375 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,630 annual charge
-6,313 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,628 annual charge

Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$6,118 In-State
$25,162 out-of-state
$25,162 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,238
Test Scores
1,120 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
76.75% Acceptance Rate
22.54% Yield
Enrollment
14,227 Undergraduate
1,940 Graduate
2,315 Online Students
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
550 Faculties (full-time)
1,545 Staffs (full-time)
$78,536 Faculty Salary
$63,606 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,360 annual charge
-4,748 capacity
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