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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 11 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | phoenix.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $9,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,310 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $7,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,016 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,610 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 0% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,161 | - | ||
| Admitted | 13,493 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Coastal Carolina | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 11% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $32,813 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $339 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 53% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 27% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | - | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| 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
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 11 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus?
- Coastal Carolina University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.6% higher at Coastal Carolina than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($28,310.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Phoenix Columbia Campus are 50.3% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($7,070 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coastal Carolina University than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is ?% larger than aid received University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($10,610 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus or Coastal Carolina .
Coastal Carolina vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? 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 University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus and Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (46% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from University of Phoenix Columbia Campus earn on average $13,600 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $42,200)
- Coastal Carolina University students graduate with a $7,883 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($24,930 vs. $32,813)
- Coastal Carolina graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($257 vs. $339)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus 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/