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ECU CofC UofSC Clemson Winthrop University UNCW Lander University West Virginia University Tech UAFS WVU UNCG CSU| Arkansas Tech University | Coastal Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
ATU | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1020/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $257 |
Diversity |
ATU | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 68% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 9,445 students)
ATU vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 96.9% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.2% higher at Coastal Carolina than Arkansas Tech University ($28,310.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Coastal Carolina ($12,016 vs. $14,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 16.1% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($9,157 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Coastal Carolina University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 25.7% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($10,610 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
ATU vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Coastal Carolina? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Coastal Carolina and ATU.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than Arkansas Tech University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $5,100 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $7,180 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,930)
- ATU graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($183 vs. $257)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/