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Overview |
GCSC | York | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
GCSC | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GCSC | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $90 |
Diversity |
GCSC | York | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
GCSC | York | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | York | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 4,694 students)
GCSC vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or York?
- CUNY York College is 296% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.6% higher at York than Gulf Coast State College ($14,880.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than York ($5,725 vs. $6,670)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 91.1% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($9,378 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College as CUNY York College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is 50% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($9,036 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or GCSC .
GCSC vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or York? 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 York and GCSC.
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $11,200 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $32,000)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than GCSC graduates. ($8,800 vs. $9,000)
- York graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than GCSC graduates. ($90 vs. $93)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/