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Chipola St. Leo University CAU| Johnson University Florida | Gulf Coast State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FCC | GCSC | ||
| Location | Kissimmee, FL | Panama City, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 155 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | gulfcoast.edu | ||
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Costs |
FCC | GCSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $1,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $7,065 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,591 | $9,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,191 | $5,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $6,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
FCC | GCSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 174 | - | ||
| Admitted | 138 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FCC | GCSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FCC | GCSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $93 |
Diversity |
FCC | GCSC | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 3% |
Students |
FCC | GCSC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 7% | ||
Campus |
FCC | GCSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 FCC based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 155 students)
FCC vs. GCSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FCC or GCSC?
- Johnson University Florida is 893.4% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.1% higher at FCC than Gulf Coast State College ($17,384.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than FCC ($5,725 vs. $20,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 9.2% lower than costs at Gulf Coast State College ($8,591 vs. $9,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida than Gulf Coast State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson University Florida students is 46.7% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($8,836 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, FCC or GCSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GCSC or FCC .
FCC vs. GCSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FCC 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 FCC.
- Graduates from Johnson University Florida earn on average $1,100 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($33,100 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $12,380 lower median federal student loan debt than FCC graduates. ($9,000 vs. $21,380)
- GCSC graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than FCC graduates. ($93 vs. $221)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/