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FAU UCF USF Main Campus Florida State University of South Florida St. Petersburg UT UNF Florida FIU The University of West Florida Nova Miami| Gulf Coast State College | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCSC | FGCU | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #802 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 72% |
Admission |
GCSC | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
GCSC | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $201 |
Diversity |
GCSC | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
GCSC | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | FGCU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Gulf Coast University is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (15,969 students vs. 4,694 students)
GCSC vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or FGCU?
- Florida Gulf Coast University is 139.5% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($4,191.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216% higher at FGCU than Gulf Coast State College ($22,328.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than FGCU ($5,725 vs. $10,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 4.2% lower than costs at Florida Gulf Coast University ($9,378 vs. $9,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than Florida Gulf Coast University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Gulf Coast University students is 20.7% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($7,268 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or GCSC .
GCSC vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or FGCU? 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 FGCU and GCSC.
- Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University earn on average $13,200 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FGCU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $19,500)
- GCSC graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than FGCU graduates. ($93 vs. $201)
- More FGCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/