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Chipola Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Trinity College of Florida| Carlos Albizu University Miami | Gulf Coast State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CAU | GCSC | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Panama City, FL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 864 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albizu.edu | gulfcoast.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | GCSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,903 | $1,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,903 | $7,065 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,320 | $9,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,273 | $5,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,242 | $6,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 99% |
Admission |
CAU | GCSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18 | - | ||
| Admitted | 16 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
CAU | GCSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | GCSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 9% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,550 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $93 |
Diversity |
CAU | GCSC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 92% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CAU | GCSC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CAU | GCSC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gulf Coast State College is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 864 students)
CAU vs. GCSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or GCSC?
- Carlos Albizu University Miami is 637.3% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($12,903.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.6% higher at CAU than Gulf Coast State College ($12,903.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than CAU ($5,725 vs. $28,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 138% lower than costs at Carlos Albizu University Miami ($9,378 vs. $22,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than Carlos Albizu University Miami (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlos Albizu University Miami students is 36.8% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($8,242 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or GCSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GCSC or CAU .
CAU vs. GCSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- Graduates from Carlos Albizu University Miami earn on average $2,000 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($34,000 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $9,550 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $18,550)
- GCSC graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($93 vs. $191)
- More CAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/