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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 7,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | mga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $3,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,310 | $11,616 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $8,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,016 | $13,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,610 | $6,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,161 | 3,440 | ||
| Admitted | 13,493 | 3,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 910/1140 | ||
| 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 | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $155 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than Middle Georgia State University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 7,688 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. Middle Georgia State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or Middle Georgia State University?
- Coastal Carolina University is 264.5% more expensive to attend than Middle Georgia State University for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $3,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.7% higher at Coastal Carolina than Middle Georgia State University ($28,310.00 vs. $11,616.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Georgia State University than Coastal Carolina ($13,174 vs. $14,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Georgia State University are 21.2% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($8,770 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Georgia State University than Coastal Carolina University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 73.2% larger than aid received Middle Georgia State University ($10,610 vs. $6,126)
Coastal Carolina vs. Middle Georgia State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or Middle Georgia State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middle Georgia State University or Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Coastal Carolina University (1009) is 145 points higher than at Middle Georgia State University (864)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Middle Georgia State University (17)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Middle Georgia State University (2.9)
- Middle Georgia State University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
Coastal Carolina vs. Middle Georgia State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina or Middle Georgia State 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 Middle Georgia State University and Coastal Carolina.
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Middle Georgia State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $35,600)
- Middle Georgia State University students graduate with a $9,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,930)
- Middle Georgia State University graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($155 vs. $257)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Georgia State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/