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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida Jacksonville State University FGCU Chipola| Gulf Coast State College | Jacksonville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCSC | JU | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 3,837 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | jacksonville.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | JU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $43,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $43,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $15,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $26,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $31,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
GCSC | JU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,119 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
GCSC | JU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | JU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $22,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $233 |
Diversity |
GCSC | JU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 19% |
Students |
GCSC | JU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 48% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | JU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gulf Coast State College is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 3,837 students)
GCSC vs. JU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or JU?
- Jacksonville University is 2,386.9% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 516% higher at JU than Gulf Coast State College ($43,520.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than JU ($5,725 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 70.5% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($9,378 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than Jacksonville University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 431% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($31,988 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or JU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JU or GCSC .
GCSC vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or JU? 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 JU and GCSC.
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $22,800 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $13,621 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $22,621)
- GCSC graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($93 vs. $233)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/