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Overview |
GCSC | Midland College | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Midland, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 5,404 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | midland.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | Midland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $2,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $4,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $5,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $6,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $4,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
GCSC | Midland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
GCSC | Midland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | Midland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $56 |
Diversity |
GCSC | Midland College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
GCSC | Midland College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | Midland College | ||
| 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
- Midland College is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (5,404 students vs. 4,694 students)
GCSC vs. Midland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or Midland College?
- Midland College is 114.3% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($3,750.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at GCSC than Midland College ($7,065.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than Midland College ($5,725 vs. $6,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 61.7% lower than costs at Gulf Coast State College ($5,800 vs. $9,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than Midland College (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gulf Coast State College students is 22.1% larger than aid received Midland College ($6,024 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or Midland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midland College or GCSC .
GCSC vs. Midland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or Midland College? 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 Midland College and GCSC.
- Graduates from Midland College earn on average $12,000 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $32,000)
- Midland College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GCSC graduates. ($5,500 vs. $9,000)
- Midland College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than GCSC graduates. ($56 vs. $93)
- More Midland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/