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Overview |
Coe College | WSC | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Coe College | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $207 |
Diversity |
Coe College | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Coe College | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | WSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State College is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (4,773 students vs. 1,264 students)
Coe College vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or WSC?
- Coe College is 782.7% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 782.7% higher at Coe College than Wayne State College ($50,314.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Coe College ($14,271 vs. $21,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 23.1% lower than costs at Coe College ($8,870 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than Wayne State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 450.4% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($43,143 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Coe College .
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at WSC (3.36)
Coe College vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or WSC? 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 WSC and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Wayne State College (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $8,700 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $8,055 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($20,050 vs. $28,105)
- WSC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($207 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/