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AUM Freed-Hardeman University TROY Chipola Huntingdon College| Faulkner University | Gulf Coast State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | GCSC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Panama City, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | gulfcoast.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | GCSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $1,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $7,065 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $9,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $5,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $6,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Faulkner | GCSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Faulkner | GCSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | GCSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $93 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | GCSC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Faulkner | GCSC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | 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
- Gulf Coast State College is larger than than Faulkner based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 2,817 students)
Faulkner vs. GCSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or GCSC?
- Faulkner University is 1,153.1% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.4% higher at Faulkner than Gulf Coast State College ($21,930.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than Faulkner ($5,725 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 16.9% lower than costs at Gulf Coast State College ($8,020 vs. $9,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than Faulkner University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 169.6% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($16,238 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or GCSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GCSC or Faulkner .
Faulkner vs. GCSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner 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 Faulkner.
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $9,500 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $12,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Faulkner graduates. ($9,000 vs. $21,750)
- GCSC graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Faulkner graduates. ($93 vs. $224)
- More GCSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/