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Overview |
GCSC | Central | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,959 | 12,788 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $8,325 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $16,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,482 | $10,206 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,525 | $15,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,163 | $6,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
GCSC | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,966 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
GCSC | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $232 |
Diversity |
GCSC | Central | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
GCSC | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 12% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (12,788 students vs. 4,959 students)
GCSC vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 375.7% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($8,325.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.7% higher at Central than Gulf Coast State College ($16,650.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than Central ($6,525 vs. $15,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 32.1% lower than costs at Gulf Coast State College ($10,206 vs. $13,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Gulf Coast State College (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Missouri students is 0.5% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($6,193 vs. $6,163)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or GCSC .
GCSC vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or Central? 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 Central and GCSC.
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $9,500 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $13,441 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($9,000 vs. $22,441)
- GCSC graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($93 vs. $232)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/