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Chipola USC Aiken Savannah State University| Gulf Coast State College | Armstrong State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCSC | AASU | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 7,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | armstrong.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | AASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $3,965 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $14,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $10,176 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $6,960 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 84% |
Admission |
GCSC | AASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
GCSC | AASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | AASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $219 |
Diversity |
GCSC | AASU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
GCSC | AASU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
GCSC | AASU | ||
| 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
- Armstrong State University is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (7,041 students vs. 4,694 students)
GCSC vs. AASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or AASU ?
- Armstrong State University is 126.6% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($3,965.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.2% higher at AASU than Gulf Coast State College ($14,426.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than AASU ($5,725 vs. $12,404)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 8.5% lower than costs at Armstrong State University ($9,378 vs. $10,176)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than Armstrong State University (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Armstrong State University students is 15.5% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($6,960 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or AASU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AASU or GCSC .
GCSC vs. AASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or AASU ? 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 AASU and GCSC.
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $10,400 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AASU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $21,250)
- GCSC graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than AASU graduates. ($93 vs. $219)
- More AASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/