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TU UMES UMBC Daemen College Chipola Culinary Institute of America Morgan State Bowie State University Frostburg State University Maryland Salisbury| Gulf Coast State College | University of Baltimore | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCSC | UB | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | ubalt.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $7,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $20,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $19,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $18,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $7,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
GCSC | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 150 | ||
| Admitted | - | 134 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
GCSC | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $60,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $222 |
Diversity |
GCSC | UB | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
GCSC | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gulf Coast State College is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 3,288 students)
GCSC vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or UB?
- University of Baltimore is 316.9% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.6% higher at UB than Gulf Coast State College ($20,746.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than UB ($5,725 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 106.3% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($9,378 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than University of Baltimore (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 25.2% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($7,544 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or GCSC .
GCSC vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or UB? 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 UB and GCSC.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $28,600 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($9,000 vs. $21,500)
- GCSC graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($93 vs. $222)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/