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Overview |
GCSC | WVSU | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
GCSC | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
GCSC | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $240 |
Diversity |
GCSC | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
GCSC | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gulf Coast State College is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 3,785 students)
GCSC vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 364.1% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.5% higher at WVSU than Gulf Coast State College ($13,810.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than WVSU ($5,725 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 30.2% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,378 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than West Virginia State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 57.4% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($9,482 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or GCSC .
GCSC vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or WVSU? 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 WVSU and GCSC.
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $700 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $14,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $23,250)
- GCSC graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($93 vs. $240)
- More GCSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/