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Overview |
Barton College | Coker | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 1,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | #958 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $9,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $19,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Barton College | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 996 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Barton College | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Barton College | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Barton College | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | Coker | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Barton College is larger than than Coker based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 1,160 students)
Barton College vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or Coker?
- Barton College is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Coker for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Barton College than Coker College ($34,400.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coker College than Barton College ($19,345 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 12.2% lower than costs at Barton College ($9,892 vs. $11,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Barton College as Coker College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 8.9% larger than aid received Barton College ($25,519 vs. $23,431)
Barton College vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at Coker College (960) is 1 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming Barton College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman Barton College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Coker (94.1%)
Barton College vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton College or Coker? 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 Coker and Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than Barton College (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Barton College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($38,700 vs. $35,600)
- Barton College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Barton College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Barton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/