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Overview |
Gainesville College | WCU | ||
| Location | Oakwood, Georgia | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,635 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsc.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gainesville College | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,408 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Gainesville College | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,538 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 2,509 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Gainesville College | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gainesville College | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $227 |
Diversity |
Gainesville College | WCU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 41% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gainesville College | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 18% | ||
Campus |
Gainesville College | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 0 students)
Gainesville College vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gainesville College or WCU?
- Gainesville State College is 127.7% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($2,277.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at Gainesville College than Western Carolina University ($8,411.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 50.8% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($7,408 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than Gainesville State College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Carolina University students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($4,526 vs. $0)
Gainesville College vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gainesville College or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Gainesville College .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than WCU (84.8%)
Gainesville College vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gainesville College or WCU? 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 WCU and Gainesville College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/