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Chipola| Gulf Coast State College | Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCSC | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 35 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
GCSC | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | |||
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Academics |
GCSC | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $293 |
Diversity |
GCSC | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
GCSC | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gulf Coast State College is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 35 students)
GCSC vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or Shorter-CAPP?
- Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs is 434.9% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Shorter-CAPP than Gulf Coast State College ($9,360.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than Shorter-CAPP ($5,725 vs. $19,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 8.4% lower than costs at Gulf Coast State College ($8,655 vs. $9,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Gulf Coast State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gulf Coast State College students is 17.9% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($6,024 vs. $5,109)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or GCSC .
GCSC vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and GCSC.
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $17,300 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $19,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($9,000 vs. $28,418)
- GCSC graduates are paying $200 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($93 vs. $293)
- More GCSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/