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Overview |
GCSC | UWSP | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
GCSC | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GCSC | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $251 |
Diversity |
GCSC | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| 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% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
GCSC | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | UWSP | ||
| 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 Stevens Point is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 4,694 students)
GCSC vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 282.7% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($6,698.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118% higher at UWSP than Gulf Coast State College ($15,402.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than UWSP ($5,725 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 17.2% lower than costs at Gulf Coast State College ($8,000 vs. $9,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gulf Coast State College students is 44.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($6,024 vs. $4,169)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or GCSC .
GCSC vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or UWSP? 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 UWSP and GCSC.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $9,700 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $15,360 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($9,000 vs. $24,360)
- GCSC graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($93 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/