| Drake State vs. GSCC |
#15 in Alabama Community Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in Alabama Community Colleges |
| Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Special Use | School Type | Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Urban-serving Multicampus |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$5,130 Alabama Residents $8,940 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,032 Alabama Residents $7,080 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$3,757 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$5,560 |
| Admission | ||
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller976 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Larger4,352 |
| Smaller100 | Online Student Population | Larger1,155 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower12% | Graduate Rate | Higher25% |
| Higher18% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower4% |
| Lower47% | Retention Rate | Higher65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 110) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 44 | Number of faculties | 234 |
| Lower$57,652 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$64,165 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.