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Overview |
GCSC | AU | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
GCSC | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
GCSC | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $277 |
Diversity |
GCSC | AU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
GCSC | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 31% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gulf Coast State College is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 4,121 students)
GCSC vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or AU?
- Anderson University is 1,663.4% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 336.8% higher at AU than Gulf Coast State College ($30,860.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than AU ($5,725 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 19.7% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,378 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Gulf Coast State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 305.2% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($24,409 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or GCSC .
GCSC vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or AU? 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 AU and GCSC.
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $5,500 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $17,862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $26,862)
- GCSC graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($93 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/