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Overview |
Coe College | USW | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Hobbs, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 1,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | usw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | USW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $17,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $17,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $8,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $20,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $8,365 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | USW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 2.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | USW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | USW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $242 |
Diversity |
Coe College | USW | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 26% |
Students |
Coe College | USW | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | USW | ||
| 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 USW based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 1,066 students)
Coe College vs. USW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or USW?
- Coe College is 196% more expensive to attend than USW for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196% higher at Coe College than University of the Southwest ($50,314.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Southwest than Coe College ($20,533 vs. $21,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Southwest are 22.6% lower than costs at Coe College ($8,910 vs. $10,920)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as University of the Southwest (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 415.8% larger than aid received University of the Southwest ($43,143 vs. $8,365)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or USW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USW or Coe College .
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 1.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at USW (2.63)
Coe College vs. USW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or USW? 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 USW and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than University of the Southwest (69% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $2,400 more per year than USW graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $45,700)
- University of the Southwest students graduate with a $4,605 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $28,105)
- USW graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($242 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USW students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/