GCSC vs. Polk State
Both Gulf Coast State College and Polk State College are Public, 4 years schools located in Florida. The following statements compare Gulf Coast State College and Polk State College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Polk State's tuition ($12,271) is more expensive than GCSC ($8,635).
- GCSC's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than Polk State (20 to 1).
- Polk State (8,180 students) is larger than GCSC (4,694 students) with more enrolled students.
- GCSC ($4,495) has higher amount of financial aid than Polk State ($2,152).
- GCSC's graduation rate (38%) is higher than Polk State (32%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$2,370 In-State
$8,635 out-of-state
$8,635 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,495
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
4,694 (All undergraduate)
1,172 Online Students
Graduation Rate
38% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
133 Faculties (full-time)
340 Staffs (full-time)
$49,142 Faculty Salary
$52,091 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$3,366 In-State
$12,271 out-of-state
$12,271 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$2,152
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
8,180 (All undergraduate)
3,334 Online Students
Graduation Rate
32% Graduation Rate
13% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
152 Faculties (full-time)
487 Staffs (full-time)
$58,134 Faculty Salary
$50,438 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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