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Overview |
University of West Alabama | GCSC | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Panama City, FL | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | gulfcoast.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | GCSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $1,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $7,065 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $9,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $5,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $6,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | GCSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | GCSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | GCSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $93 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | GCSC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | GCSC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | GCSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of West Alabama is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (5,860 students vs. 4,694 students)
University of West Alabama vs. GCSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or GCSC?
- University of West Alabama is 420% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.6% higher at University of West Alabama than Gulf Coast State College ($18,200.00 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 West Alabama ($5,725 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 19.9% lower than costs at Gulf Coast State College ($7,820 vs. $9,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than University of West Alabama (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Alabama students is 54.2% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($9,291 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or GCSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GCSC or University of West Alabama .
University of West Alabama vs. GCSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West 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 West Alabama.
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $6,500 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $17,489 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($9,000 vs. $26,489)
- GCSC graduates are paying $180 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($93 vs. $273)
- More GCSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/