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St. Thomas University MDC Florida College FIU Nova Stetson University Rollins FGCU FAU FSCJ Lynn University Chipola| Barry University | Gulf Coast State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barry University | GCSC | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Panama City, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | gulfcoast.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barry University | GCSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $1,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $7,065 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $9,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $5,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $6,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Barry University | GCSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Barry University | GCSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barry University | GCSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $93 |
Diversity |
Barry University | GCSC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Barry University | GCSC | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Barry University | GCSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Barry University is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (6,958 students vs. 4,694 students)
Barry University vs. GCSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or GCSC?
- Barry University is 1,728.6% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($32,000.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 352.9% higher at Barry University than Gulf Coast State College ($32,000.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than Barry University ($5,725 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 26% lower than costs at Barry University ($9,378 vs. $11,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barry University than Gulf Coast State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barry University students is 306.1% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($24,466 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, Barry University or GCSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GCSC or Barry University .
Barry University vs. GCSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry University 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 Barry University.
- Graduates from Barry University earn on average $17,600 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $19,385 lower median federal student loan debt than Barry University graduates. ($9,000 vs. $28,385)
- GCSC graduates are paying $200 less per month on federal student loans than Barry University graduates. ($93 vs. $293)
- More Barry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/