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Overview |
Coe College | USD | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 9,868 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #576 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,226 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,226 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,336 | $9,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,940 | $18,466 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,772 | $5,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Coe College | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,171 | 5,349 | ||
| Admitted | 5,068 | 5,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.1% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1110/1330 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $258 |
Diversity |
Coe College | USD | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Coe College | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (9,868 students vs. 1,278 students)
Coe College vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or USD?
- Coe College is 571.9% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($52,226.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 362.9% higher at Coe College than University of South Dakota ($52,226.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Coe College ($18,466 vs. $20,940)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 25.1% lower than costs at Coe College ($9,060 vs. $11,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 684.4% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($43,772 vs. $5,580)
Coe College vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 77 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Coe College (70.7%)
Coe College vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or USD? 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 USD and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than University of South Dakota (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $100 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $48,100)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $3,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,105)
- USD graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($258 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/