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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State Jackson State University| Alabama State University | Gulf Coast State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | GCSC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Panama City, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | gulfcoast.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | GCSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $1,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $7,065 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $5,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $6,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Alabama State | GCSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | GCSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | GCSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $93 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | GCSC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama State | GCSC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | GCSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gulf Coast State College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. GCSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or GCSC?
- Alabama State University is 375.9% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.8% higher at Alabama State than Gulf Coast State College ($16,656.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than Alabama State ($5,725 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 55% lower than costs at Gulf Coast State College ($6,050 vs. $9,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than Alabama State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 66.5% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($10,029 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or GCSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GCSC or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. GCSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or GCSC? 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 GCSC and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Gulf Coast State College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($32,000 vs. $29,500)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $23,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($9,000 vs. $32,091)
- GCSC graduates are paying $238 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($93 vs. $331)
- More GCSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/