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Overview |
Coe College | PC | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #371 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,226 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,226 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,336 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,940 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,772 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,171 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 5,068 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Sep 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $269 |
Diversity |
Coe College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Coe College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coe College is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,278 students vs. 1,136 students)
Coe College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or PC?
- Coe College is 29.9% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($52,226.00 vs. $40,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Coe College than Presbyterian College ($52,226.00 vs. $40,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Coe College ($20,058 vs. $20,940)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 12.1% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($11,336 vs. $12,713)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 17.5% larger than aid received Presbyterian College ($43,772 vs. $37,241)
Coe College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 44 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at PC (3.6)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Coe College (70.7%)
Coe College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or PC? 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 PC and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Presbyterian College (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $400 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $1,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $28,105)
- PC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($269 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/