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Overview |
Coker | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Hartsville, SC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coker.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coker | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,864 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,864 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,892 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,345 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coker | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 996 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 937 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Coker | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coker | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $211 |
Diversity |
Coker | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
Coker | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Coker | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Coker based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,160 students)
Coker vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coker or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Coker for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at University of Charleston than Coker College ($31,400.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coker College than University of Charleston ($19,345 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 3.1% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($9,892 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coker College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 13.8% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($25,519 vs. $22,422)
Coker vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coker or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Coker .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 34 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Charleston students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Coker vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coker or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Coker.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Coker College (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $9,600 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $35,600)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($20,500 vs. $28,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($211 vs. $289)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/