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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 | Johnson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 939 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,310 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $8,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,016 | $21,012 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,610 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 83% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,161 | 443 | ||
| Admitted | 13,493 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 58.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 1000/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coastal Carolina | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $221 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | Johnson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 939 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or Johnson University?
- Johnson University is 51.7% more expensive to attend than Coastal Carolina for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $11,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at Coastal Carolina than Johnson University ($28,310.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Johnson University ($14,016 vs. $21,012)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 22.7% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($8,664 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coastal Carolina University than Johnson University (88% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Johnson University ($10,610 vs. $9,423)
Coastal Carolina vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University (1035) is 26 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Johnson University (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Johnson University (3.52)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
Coastal Carolina vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina or Johnson University? 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 Johnson University and Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than Coastal Carolina University (54% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($21,380 vs. $24,930)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($221 vs. $257)
- More Johnson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/