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Overview |
GSCC | Marion Military Institute | ||
| Location | Gadsden, AL | Marion, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,352 | 320 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gadsdenstate.edu | marionmilitary.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSCC | Marion Military Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,000 | $6,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,800 | $4,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,777 | $10,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,133 | $9,553 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 92% |
Admission |
GSCC | Marion Military Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 622 | ||
| Admitted | - | 390 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
GSCC | Marion Military Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSCC | Marion Military Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $11,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $118 |
Diversity |
GSCC | Marion Military Institute | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GSCC | Marion Military Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 55% | ||
Campus |
GSCC | Marion Military Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gadsden State Community College is larger than than Marion Military Institute based on total student enrollment (4,352 students vs. 320 students)
GSCC vs. Marion Military Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSCC or Marion Military Institute?
- Marion Military Institute is 100% more expensive to attend than GSCC for in-state tuition ($6,000.00 vs. $3,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100% higher at Marion Military Institute than Gadsden State Community College ($12,000.00 vs. $6,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gadsden State Community College than Marion Military Institute ($4,777 vs. $10,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gadsden State Community College are 3.1% lower than costs at Marion Military Institute ($4,800 vs. $4,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marion Military Institute than Gadsden State Community College (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marion Military Institute students is 55.8% larger than aid received Gadsden State Community College ($9,553 vs. $6,133)
Which college is harder to get into, GSCC or Marion Military Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marion Military Institute or GSCC .
GSCC vs. Marion Military Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSCC or Marion Military Institute? 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 Marion Military Institute and GSCC.
- Graduates from Marion Military Institute earn on average $18,600 more per year than GSCC graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $29,300)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/