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Overview |
University of North Alabama | GCSC | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Panama City, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | gulfcoast.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | GCSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $1,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $7,065 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $9,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $5,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $6,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | GCSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
University of North Alabama | GCSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | GCSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $93 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | GCSC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | GCSC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | GCSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Alabama is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 4,694 students)
University of North Alabama vs. GCSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or GCSC?
- University of North Alabama is 482.9% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.7% higher at University of North Alabama than Gulf Coast State College ($20,400.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than University of North Alabama ($5,725 vs. $9,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 21.3% lower than costs at Gulf Coast State College ($7,730 vs. $9,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than University of North Alabama (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 127.4% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($13,699 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or GCSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GCSC or University of North Alabama .
University of North Alabama vs. GCSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama or GCSC? 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 GCSC and University of North Alabama.
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $8,900 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $12,837 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($9,000 vs. $21,837)
- GCSC graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Alabama graduates. ($93 vs. $225)
- More University of North Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/