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Overview |
GCSC | Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | wesleyancollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $26,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $26,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $10,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $13,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $24,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
GCSC | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,298 | ||
| Admitted | - | 867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
GCSC | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $263 |
Diversity |
GCSC | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 94% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 25% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
GCSC | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 7% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 660 students)
GCSC vs. Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or Wesleyan College?
- Wesleyan College is 1,411.4% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 274.4% higher at Wesleyan College than Gulf Coast State College ($26,450.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than Wesleyan College ($5,725 vs. $13,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 17.3% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($9,378 vs. $10,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Gulf Coast State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 311.7% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($24,800 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan College or GCSC .
GCSC vs. Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or Wesleyan College? 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 Wesleyan College and GCSC.
- Graduates from Wesleyan College earn on average $4,100 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $16,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($9,000 vs. $25,500)
- GCSC graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($93 vs. $263)
- More GCSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/