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CSN UNLV Chipola GCU| Gulf Coast State College | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCSC | NSC | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
GCSC | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.75 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
GCSC | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $236 |
Diversity |
GCSC | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
GCSC | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nevada State College is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 4,694 students)
GCSC vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or NSC?
- Nevada State College is 217.1% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($5,550.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173% higher at NSC than Gulf Coast State College ($19,289.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than NSC ($5,725 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 15.5% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($9,378 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than Nevada State College (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nevada State College students is 11.2% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($6,696 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or GCSC .
GCSC vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or NSC? 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 NSC and GCSC.
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $13,920 lower median federal student loan debt than NSC graduates. ($9,000 vs. $22,920)
- GCSC graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than NSC graduates. ($93 vs. $236)
- More NSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/