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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University Limestone University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD| Charleston Southern University | Coker College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Coker | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,545 | 1,263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #961 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,380 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,380 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $10,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,347 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,411 | $25,453 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,072 | 1,121 | ||
| Admitted | 4,620 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 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 |
CSU | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
CSU | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 35% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Coker | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Coker based on total student enrollment (3,545 students vs. 1,263 students)
CSU vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Coker?
- Coker College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Coker than Charleston Southern University ($30,864.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coker College than CSU ($18,910 vs. $21,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 6.5% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,882 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 13.6% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($25,453 vs. $22,411)
CSU vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 70 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than CSU (76.1%)
CSU vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than Charleston Southern University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $35,600)
- Charleston Southern University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/