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University of Phoenix-Lafayette Purdue Global-Davenport Campus University of Phoenix-Louisiana Campus GCU Chipola Capella University American Public University System University of Phoenix-Jackson Campus| Gulf Coast State College | Columbia Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCSC | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Orange Beach, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 15,948 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | columbiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $5,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $5,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $12,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $4,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 42% |
Admission |
GCSC | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
GCSC | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $16,404 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $169 |
Diversity |
GCSC | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
GCSC | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 90% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia Southern University is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (15,948 students vs. 4,694 students)
GCSC vs. Columbia Southern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or Columbia Southern University?
- Columbia Southern University is 236% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($5,880.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at GCSC than Columbia Southern University ($7,065.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than Columbia Southern University ($5,725 vs. $12,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Southern University are 15.3% lower than costs at Gulf Coast State College ($8,136 vs. $9,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than Columbia Southern University (99% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gulf Coast State College students is 45% larger than aid received Columbia Southern University ($6,024 vs. $4,154)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or Columbia Southern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia Southern University or GCSC .
GCSC vs. Columbia Southern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or Columbia Southern University? 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 Columbia Southern University and GCSC.
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $7,404 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia Southern University graduates. ($9,000 vs. $16,404)
- GCSC graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia Southern University graduates. ($93 vs. $169)
- More Columbia Southern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/