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Overview |
Coe College | WWU | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Coe College | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | - | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Coe College | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $221 |
Diversity |
Coe College | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
Coe College | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | WWU | ||
| 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
- William Woods University is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 1,264 students)
Coe College vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or WWU?
- Coe College is 89.9% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.9% higher at Coe College than William Woods University ($50,314.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than WWU ($21,237 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 4.5% lower than costs at Coe College ($10,450 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 111.2% larger than aid received William Woods University ($43,143 vs. $20,431)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 91 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at WWU (3.4)
Coe College vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or WWU? 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 WWU and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than William Woods University (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $9,500 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $6,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($21,437 vs. $28,105)
- WWU graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($221 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/