Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) vs Santa Fe

Gulf Coast State College and Santa Fe College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer unique educational experiences to students seeking a transformative college journey. While they share a commitment to academic excellence, these colleges differ in several key aspects. Gulf Coast State College boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students, while Santa Fe College maintains a more selective admissions process. In terms of academic offerings, Gulf Coast State College excels in programs like Engineering, Business, and Health Sciences, whereas Santa Fe College shines in the fields of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision. Discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences, setting the stage for a fulfilling and successful higher education journey.

	Gulf Coast State College	Santa Fe College
Overview
Location	Panama City, Florida	Gainesville, Florida
Campus setting	City: Small	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$20
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $16,812 Out of state: $23,077	In state: $17,305 Out of state: $23,931
Average net price	$4,163	$11,341
Tuition	In state: $1,750 Out of state: $7,065	In state: $1,872 Out of state: $7,418
Room & board
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan Other alternative tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	88.0% Average amount $6,690	64.0% Average amount $2,713
Students receiving federal student loan	6.0% Average amount $5,026	15.0% Average amount $2,098
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $10,300	1.0% Average amount $5,044

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,377 Men 34.4% Women 65.6%	12,830 Men 45.1% Women 54.9%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	5.6%	2.2%
International students	0.4%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Florida Georgia Alabama Texas Wisconsin	Florida Illinois New York Georgia Alabama

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Computer and Information Science Engineering Technologies	Liberal Arts Health Professions Computer and Information Science Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	20:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	63.5%	56.0%
Dropout rate	25.8%	29.1%
Transferred out	7.4%	13.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,546 Year 2: $54,970 Year 3: $59,211 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $41,085 Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $46,525 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $43,708 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $37,111 Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $38,370 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $37,144 Year 2: $34,847 Year 3: $34,954 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $22,941 Year 2: $22,420 Year 3: $23,782 Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,824 Year 3: N/A Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $46,673 Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,114 Year 2: $50,270 Year 3: N/A Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $31,385 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $60,084 Year 2: $57,544 Year 3: $52,360 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $52,334 Year 2: $54,109 Year 3: $48,276 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,954 Year 2: $31,581 Year 3: $41,113 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $21,867 Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: $32,674 Animal Sciences (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $23,091 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $26,019 Computer Software and Media Applications (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $21,466 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,968 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $37,869 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $47,654 Year 2: $53,358 Year 3: N/A Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,622 Year 2: $39,009 Year 3: N/A

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