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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,310 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,016 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,610 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,161 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 13,493 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $232 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 4,913 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Coastal Carolina University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Coastal Carolina than University of South Carolina Upstate ($28,310.00 vs. $22,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than Coastal Carolina ($13,835 vs. $14,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 11.6% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($9,520 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Coastal Carolina University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 13.5% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($12,038 vs. $10,610)
Coastal Carolina vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Coastal Carolina University (1009) is 59 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 1.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
Coastal Carolina vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina or University of South Carolina-Upstate? 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 South Carolina-Upstate and Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $2,900 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $2,430 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,930)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($232 vs. $257)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/