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Overview |
GCSC | NSU | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
GCSC | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
GCSC | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $320 |
Diversity |
GCSC | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
GCSC | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 31% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 4,694 students)
GCSC vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or NSU?
- Norfolk State University is 228.7% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.5% higher at NSU than Gulf Coast State College ($16,920.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than NSU ($5,725 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 15.6% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($9,378 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than Norfolk State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 101.9% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($12,164 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or GCSC .
GCSC vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or NSU? 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 NSU and GCSC.
- Graduates from Norfolk State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $22,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $31,000)
- GCSC graduates are paying $227 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($93 vs. $320)
- More GCSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/