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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield UC Merced Cal State Fullerton| Gulf Coast State College | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 72% |
Admission |
GCSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
GCSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $156 |
Diversity |
GCSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
GCSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 4,694 students)
GCSC vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Channel Islands is 228.1% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.4% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Gulf Coast State College ($17,622.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than CSU Channel Islands ($5,725 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 73.8% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($9,378 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than California State University Channel Islands (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 56.2% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($9,412 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or GCSC .
GCSC vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and GCSC.
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $14,100 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $6,183 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($9,000 vs. $15,183)
- GCSC graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($93 vs. $156)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/