College comparison

Florida Gulf Coast University vs University at Albany

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	University at Albany Albany, NY
Acceptance rateFlorida Gulf Coast University is more selective	63%	69%
SAT (25–75)	1040–1200	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	13,874	12,564
Avg net price	$12,568	$17,167
Median earnings (10 yr)University at Albany reports higher median earnings	$54,560	$67,979
Graduation rate	57%	61%
Median debt	$17,622	$19,500
Economic mobility	1.9%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Florida Gulf Coast University or University at Albany harder to get into?

Florida Gulf Coast University is more selective: Florida Gulf Coast University's acceptance rate is approximately 63% and University at Albany's is approximately 69% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Florida Gulf Coast University vs University at Albany?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1040–1200 at Florida Gulf Coast University and — at University at Albany. 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.