GCSC vs. PAFA
GCSC ranked #-1 and PAFA ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Gulf Coast State College and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- PAFA's tuition ($44,600) is more expensive than GCSC ($8,635).
- PAFA's students to faculty ratio (2 to 1) is lower than GCSC (22 to 1).
- GCSC (5,426 students) is larger than PAFA (41 students) with more enrolled students.
- PAFA ($24,541) has higher amount of financial aid than GCSC ($5,968).
- PAFA's graduation rate (58%) is higher than GCSC (43%).

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
$5,968
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
5,426 (All undergraduate)
1,270 Online Students
Graduation Rate
43% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
129 Faculties (full-time)
354 Staffs (full-time)
$54,283 Faculty Salary
$59,250 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$44,600
Financial Aid
$24,541
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
25 Undergraduate
16 Graduate
8 Online Students
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
42% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
2 to 1 Students to Faculty
21 Faculties (full-time)
76 Staffs (full-time)
$40,219 Faculty Salary
$84,789 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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