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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | #1011 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,310 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,016 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,610 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,161 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 13,493 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 800/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Coastal Carolina | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $343 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | South Carolina State University | ||
| 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
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 2,649 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or South Carolina State University?
- Coastal Carolina University is 20.3% more expensive to attend than South Carolina State University for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $9,528.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Coastal Carolina than South Carolina State University ($28,310.00 vs. $20,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than South Carolina State University ($14,016 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 18.1% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($9,000 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Carolina State University than Coastal Carolina University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 49.6% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($15,873 vs. $10,610)
Coastal Carolina vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or South Carolina State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Carolina State University or Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Coastal Carolina University (1009) is 249 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
- South Carolina State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
Coastal Carolina vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina or South Carolina 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 South Carolina State University and Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than South Carolina State University (46% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $11,200 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $31,000)
- Coastal Carolina University students graduate with a $8,275 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($24,930 vs. $33,205)
- Coastal Carolina graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($257 vs. $343)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/