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LSU Nicholls State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech University of Southern Mississippi Chipola UL Lafayette UNO TSU AAMU| Gulf Coast State College | Southeastern Louisiana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCSC | Southeastern | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $9,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $12,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $10,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
GCSC | Southeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,887 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 48.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GCSC | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $219 |
Diversity |
GCSC | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
GCSC | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | Southeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 4,694 students)
GCSC vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or Southeastern?
- Southeastern Louisiana University is 230.1% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($5,777.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.4% higher at Southeastern than Gulf Coast State College ($18,255.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than Southeastern ($5,725 vs. $12,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 0.6% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($9,378 vs. $9,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than Southeastern Louisiana University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 79% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($10,785 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or GCSC .
GCSC vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or Southeastern? 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 Southeastern and GCSC.
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $9,100 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $12,272 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($9,000 vs. $21,272)
- GCSC graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($93 vs. $219)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/