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Southeastern Oklahoma State University Chipola UCO-Central NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Gulf Coast State College | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCSC | ECU | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,959 | 3,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $6,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $15,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,482 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,525 | $9,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,163 | $8,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 91% |
Admission |
GCSC | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,161 | ||
| Admitted | - | 761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1055 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
GCSC | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $174 |
Diversity |
GCSC | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
GCSC | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gulf Coast State College is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (4,959 students vs. 3,200 students)
GCSC vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or ECU?
- East Central University is 260% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($6,300.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.8% higher at ECU than Gulf Coast State College ($15,810.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than ECU ($6,525 vs. $9,355)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 73.9% lower than costs at Gulf Coast State College ($7,752 vs. $13,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Gulf Coast State College (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 44.6% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($8,911 vs. $6,163)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or GCSC .
GCSC vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or ECU? 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 ECU and GCSC.
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $8,300 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $7,878 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $16,878)
- GCSC graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($93 vs. $174)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/