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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University University of West Georgia| Gulf Coast State College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCSC | VSU | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
GCSC | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
GCSC | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $258 |
Diversity |
GCSC | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
GCSC | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 30% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 4,694 students)
GCSC vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or VSU?
- Valdosta State University is 149.8% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.3% higher at VSU than Gulf Coast State College ($15,426.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than VSU ($5,725 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 5.1% lower than costs at Gulf Coast State College ($8,922 vs. $9,378)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College as Valdosta State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 63.9% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($9,875 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or GCSC .
GCSC vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or VSU? 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 VSU and GCSC.
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $25,000)
- GCSC graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($93 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/