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CofC USC Aiken Lander University Francis Marion University UofSC University of South Carolina-Upstate Chipola Coastal Carolina NCAT Benedict College Limestone University| Gulf Coast State College | University of South Carolina Beaufort | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCSC | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
GCSC | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
GCSC | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $253 |
Diversity |
GCSC | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
GCSC | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 18% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | USC Beaufort | ||
| 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 USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 2,124 students)
GCSC vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or USC Beaufort?
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is 491.1% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($10,344.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.8% higher at USC Beaufort than Gulf Coast State College ($21,390.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than USC Beaufort ($5,725 vs. $16,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 7.5% lower than costs at Gulf Coast State College ($8,722 vs. $9,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than University of South Carolina Beaufort (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Beaufort students is 40.3% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($8,452 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or GCSC .
GCSC vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and GCSC.
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Beaufort earn on average $4,700 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $15,474 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Beaufort graduates. ($9,000 vs. $24,474)
- GCSC graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than USC Beaufort graduates. ($93 vs. $253)
- More USC Beaufort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/