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FSW Chipola South Florida Community College HCC Francis Marion University| Gulf Coast State College | State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCSC | SCF | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Bradenton, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 8,588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | scf.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | SCF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $2,365 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $2,365 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $13,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $4,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
GCSC | SCF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
GCSC | SCF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 38:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | SCF | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $8,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $89 |
Diversity |
GCSC | SCF | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
GCSC | SCF | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | SCF | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 4,694 students)
GCSC vs. SCF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or SCF?
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is 35.1% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($2,365.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.7% higher at GCSC than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($7,065.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than SCF ($5,725 vs. $13,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 122.4% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($9,378 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gulf Coast State College students is 22.7% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($6,024 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or SCF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCF or GCSC .
GCSC vs. SCF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or SCF? 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 SCF and GCSC.
- Graduates from State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota earn on average $1,700 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $32,000)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $390 lower median federal student loan debt than GCSC graduates. ($8,610 vs. $9,000)
- SCF graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than GCSC graduates. ($89 vs. $93)
- More GCSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/