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ECU JMU Mason CofC CNU RU VCU UofSC NSU Virginia Tech WVU Clemson| Coastal Carolina University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,310 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,016 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,610 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 92% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,161 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 13,493 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coastal Carolina | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $242 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Coastal Carolina based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 10,337 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or Old Dominion?
- Coastal Carolina University is 58.3% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Coastal Carolina than Old Dominion University ($28,310.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Old Dominion ($14,016 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 26.8% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($10,628 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Coastal Carolina University (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 17.1% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($10,610 vs. $9,058)
Coastal Carolina vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Old Dominion University (1020) is 11 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
Coastal Carolina vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Coastal Carolina University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $42,200)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $1,430 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,930)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($242 vs. $257)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/