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FGCU SCF Chipola Valencia College MDC University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Hodges University| Florida SouthWestern State College | Gulf Coast State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | GCSC | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Panama City, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | gulfcoast.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | GCSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $1,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $7,065 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $9,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $5,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $6,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
FSW | GCSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
FSW | GCSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | GCSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $93 |
Diversity |
FSW | GCSC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
FSW | GCSC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
FSW | GCSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 4,694 students)
FSW vs. GCSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or GCSC?
- Florida SouthWestern State College is 39.2% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($2,436.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at FSW than Gulf Coast State College ($9,750.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than FSW ($5,725 vs. $7,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 7.1% lower than costs at Florida SouthWestern State College ($9,378 vs. $10,044)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than Florida SouthWestern State College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gulf Coast State College students is 5.2% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($6,024 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or GCSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GCSC or FSW .
FSW vs. GCSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW 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 FSW.
- Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College earn on average $5,400 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College and FSW graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($9,000 vs. $9,000)
- Gulf Coast State College and FSW graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($93 vs. $93)
- More FSW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/