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ECU CofC UofSC Clemson Winthrop University UNCW Lander University West Virginia University Tech WVU UNCG CSU Old Dominion| Coastal Carolina University | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,829 | 12,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #767 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,448 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,418 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,453 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,939 | $3,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 31% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,223 | 2,047 | ||
| Admitted | 14,613 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Coastal Carolina | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than Coastal Carolina based on total student enrollment (12,268 students vs. 10,829 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Coastal Carolina for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $11,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153% higher at Coastal Carolina than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($29,448.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide ($14,453 vs. $20,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 12.4% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($10,160 vs. $11,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coastal Carolina University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (87% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 159.4% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($9,939 vs. $3,832)
Coastal Carolina vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or Coastal Carolina .
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (61.7%)
Coastal Carolina vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $25,000 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $42,200)
- Coastal Carolina University students graduate with a $70 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($24,930 vs. $25,000)
- Coastal Carolina graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/