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ECU CofC UofSC Clemson Winthrop University Virginia Tech JMU UNCW Lander University Annapolis West Virginia University Tech Washington and Lee| Coastal Carolina University | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | VMI | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,829 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #767 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,448 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,418 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,453 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,939 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 81% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,223 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 14,613 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coastal Carolina | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (10,829 students vs. 1,560 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or VMI?
- Coastal Carolina University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at VMI than Coastal Carolina University ($40,778.00 vs. $29,448.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than VMI ($14,453 vs. $17,229)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 3.9% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($10,990 vs. $11,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coastal Carolina University than Virginia Military Institute (87% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 38.2% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($13,735 vs. $9,939)
Coastal Carolina vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 130 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming VMI students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at VMI (3.65)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Coastal Carolina (80.2%)
Coastal Carolina vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina or VMI? 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 VMI and Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Coastal Carolina University (69% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $19,900 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $42,200)
- Coastal Carolina University students graduate with a $70 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($24,930 vs. $25,000)
- Coastal Carolina graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/