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Overview |
GCSC | UWO | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
GCSC | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
GCSC | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $245 |
Diversity |
GCSC | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
GCSC | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | UWO | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 4,694 students)
GCSC vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 267% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($6,422.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.1% higher at UWO than Gulf Coast State College ($13,995.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than UWO ($5,725 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 5.4% lower than costs at Gulf Coast State College ($8,894 vs. $9,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gulf Coast State College students is 35.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($6,024 vs. $4,450)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or GCSC .
GCSC vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or UWO? 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 UWO and GCSC.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $12,100 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $14,748 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($9,000 vs. $23,748)
- GCSC graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($93 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/