College comparison

Florida Gulf Coast University vs The University of Texas at Tyler

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL	The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX
Acceptance rateFlorida Gulf Coast University is more selective	63%	94%
SAT (25–75)	1040–1200	1010–1200
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	13,874	7,440
Avg net price	$12,568	$13,323
Median earnings (10 yr)The University of Texas at Tyler reports higher median earnings	$54,560	$57,053
Graduation rate	57%	54%
Median debt	$17,622	$17,137
Economic mobility	1.9%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Florida Gulf Coast University or The University of Texas at Tyler harder to get into?

Florida Gulf Coast University is more selective: Florida Gulf Coast University's acceptance rate is approximately 63% and The University of Texas at Tyler's is approximately 94% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Florida Gulf Coast University vs The University of Texas at Tyler?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1040–1200 at Florida Gulf Coast University and 1010–1200 at The University of Texas at Tyler. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.