Live in Tampa (about 2.5 hours from FGCU). Many local HS kids attend and love FGCU. We’re far enough away that it’s not a commuter school at all. Not sure what the housing situation is but you can find that out online. I htink the academics are on par with most state schools (not necessarily flagship but pretty good).
Anecdotally know a few kids doing well after graduation. CPA at a national firm (not B4 but still high very strong) and a guy who works at Northern Trust in Ft. Myers. Both are from Tampa and chose to stay in the Ft. Myers area after grad.