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Overview |
Coe College | KU | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 28,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,226 | $10,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,226 | $28,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,336 | $10,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,940 | $18,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,772 | $10,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Coe College | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,171 | 19,226 | ||
| Admitted | 5,068 | 16,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.1% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1050/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Coe College | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $211 |
Diversity |
Coe College | KU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Coe College | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (28,406 students vs. 1,278 students)
Coe College vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or KU?
- Coe College is 392.9% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($52,226.00 vs. $10,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.5% higher at Coe College than University of Kansas ($52,226.00 vs. $28,308.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Coe College ($18,322 vs. $20,940)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 4.8% lower than costs at Coe College ($10,818 vs. $11,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than University of Kansas (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 311.2% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($43,772 vs. $10,644)
Coe College vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 19 points higher than at Coe College (1126)
- Incoming Coe College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at KU (25)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at KU (3.66)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Coe College (70.7%)
Coe College vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or KU? 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 KU and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than University of Kansas (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $6,500 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $48,100)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $7,605 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $28,105)
- KU graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($211 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/