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Overview |
GCSC | WSSU | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
GCSC | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
GCSC | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $265 |
Diversity |
GCSC | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
GCSC | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 16% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | WSSU | ||
| 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 4,694 students)
GCSC vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or WSSU?
- Winston Salem State University is 94.3% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($3,401.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99% higher at WSSU than Gulf Coast State College ($14,057.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than WSSU ($5,725 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 19.6% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($9,378 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than Winston Salem State University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 38.6% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($8,350 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or GCSC .
GCSC vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC or WSSU? 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 WSSU and GCSC.
- Graduates from Winston Salem State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $16,663 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $25,663)
- GCSC graduates are paying $172 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($93 vs. $265)
- More GCSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/