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Overview |
Coe College | BBC | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 342 | ||
| Admitted | - | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $182 |
Diversity |
Coe College | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Coe College | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | BBC | ||
| 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
- Coe College is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 552 students)
Coe College vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or BBC?
- Coe College is 69.4% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.4% higher at Coe College than Clarks Summit University ($50,314.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Coe College ($16,176 vs. $21,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 49.6% lower than costs at Coe College ($7,300 vs. $10,920)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as Clarks Summit University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 118.1% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($43,143 vs. $19,782)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Coe College .
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at BBC (3.31)
Coe College vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or BBC? 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 BBC and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Clarks Summit University (69% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $14,300 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $10,417 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($17,688 vs. $28,105)
- BBC graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($182 vs. $290)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coe College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/