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Chattahoochee Technical College JSCC Georgia Northwestern Technical College Snead State Community College Wallace State| Gadsden State Community College | Georgia Highlands College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSCC | GHC | ||
| Location | Gadsden, AL | Rome, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,352 | 4,768 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gadsdenstate.edu | highlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSCC | GHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,000 | $2,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,000 | $8,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,800 | $8,372 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,777 | $6,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,133 | $4,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
GSCC | GHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
GSCC | GHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSCC | GHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $10,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $105 |
Diversity |
GSCC | GHC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
GSCC | GHC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 8% | ||
Campus |
GSCC | GHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Highlands College is larger than than GSCC based on total student enrollment (4,768 students vs. 4,352 students)
GSCC vs. GHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSCC or GHC?
- Gadsden State Community College is 31.6% more expensive to attend than GHC for in-state tuition ($3,000.00 vs. $2,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at GHC than Gadsden State Community College ($8,632.00 vs. $6,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gadsden State Community College than GHC ($4,777 vs. $6,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gadsden State Community College are 74.4% lower than costs at Georgia Highlands College ($4,800 vs. $8,372)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Highlands College than Gadsden State Community College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gadsden State Community College students is 24.1% larger than aid received Georgia Highlands College ($6,133 vs. $4,941)
Which college is harder to get into, GSCC or GHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GHC or GSCC .
GSCC vs. GHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSCC or GHC? 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 GHC and GSCC.
- Graduates from Georgia Highlands College earn on average $5,900 more per year than GSCC graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $29,300)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/