GCSC vs. Rio Grande
GCSC ranked #-1 and Rio Grande ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Gulf Coast State College and University of Rio Grande with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Rio Grande's tuition ($20,560) is more expensive than GCSC ($8,635).
- Rio Grande's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than GCSC (20 to 1).
- GCSC (4,959 students) is larger than Rio Grande (2,168 students) with more enrolled students.
- Rio Grande ($8,002) has higher amount of financial aid than GCSC ($5,850).
- GCSC's graduation rate (45%) is higher than Rio Grande (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
$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
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$20,560
Financial Aid
$8,002
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
2,030 Undergraduate
138 Graduate
203 Online Students
Graduation Rate
32% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
64% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
66 Faculties (full-time)
193 Staffs (full-time)
$53,574 Faculty Salary
$43,012 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-515 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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