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Overview |
Coe College | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $289 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Coe College | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | Ripon College | ||
| 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 766 students)
Coe College vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Ripon College?
- Coe College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Ripon College for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $49,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Coe College than Ripon College ($50,314.00 vs. $49,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Ripon College ($21,237 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 15.1% lower than costs at Coe College ($9,490 vs. $10,920)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 11.1% larger than aid received Ripon College ($43,143 vs. $38,826)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 21 points higher than at Ripon College (1105)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ripon College (24)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Ripon College (3.41)
Coe College vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or Ripon College? 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 Ripon College and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Coe College (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,100)
- Ripon College students graduate with a $105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($28,000 vs. $28,105)
- Ripon College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($289 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ripon College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/