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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Chipola Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston Colby-Sawyer| Gulf Coast State College | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCSC | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
GCSC | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GCSC | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $279 |
Diversity |
GCSC | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
GCSC | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 50% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | Plymouth | ||
| 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
- Gulf Coast State College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 3,872 students)
GCSC vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 578.3% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.9% higher at Plymouth than Gulf Coast State College ($22,250.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than Plymouth ($5,725 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 25.9% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($9,378 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than Plymouth State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 54.2% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($9,286 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or GCSC .
GCSC vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and GCSC.
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $10,200 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $18,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($9,000 vs. $27,000)
- GCSC graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($93 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/