GCSC vs. UPR-Ponce
GCSC ranked #-1 and UPR-Ponce ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Gulf Coast State College and University of Puerto Rico at Ponce with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- GCSC's tuition ($8,635) is more expensive than UPR-Ponce ($5,324).
- UPR-Ponce's acceptance rate (56.14%) is lower than UPR-Ponce (56.14%).
- UPR-Ponce has higher yield (75.03%) than UPR-Ponce (75.03%).
- GCSC's students to faculty ratio (20 to 1) is lower than UPR-Ponce (21 to 1).
- GCSC (4,959 students) is larger than UPR-Ponce (2,319 students) with more enrolled students.
- UPR-Ponce ($6,357) has higher amount of financial aid than GCSC ($5,850).
- UPR-Ponce's graduation rate (51%) is higher than GCSC (45%).

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
$5,850
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
4,959 (All undergraduate)
1,212 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
129 Faculties (full-time)
354 Staffs (full-time)
$49,142 Faculty Salary
$52,091 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$5,324
Financial Aid
$6,357
Test Scores
Admission
56.14% Acceptance Rate
75.03% Yield
Enrollment
2,319 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
80 Faculties (full-time)
312 Staffs (full-time)
$48,263 Faculty Salary
$29,301 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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