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Overview |
Coker | UNG | ||
| Location | Hartsville, SC | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coker.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coker | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,864 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,864 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,892 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,345 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Coker | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 996 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 937 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 980/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Coker | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coker | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $170 |
Diversity |
Coker | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Coker | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Coker | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than Coker based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 1,160 students)
Coker vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coker or UNG?
- Coker College is 657.6% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.3% higher at Coker than University of North Georgia ($30,864.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Coker ($11,721 vs. $19,345)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 20.8% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($9,892 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than University of North Georgia (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 236.9% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($25,519 vs. $7,574)
Coker vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coker or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Coker .
- The average SAT score at University of North Georgia (1013) is 53 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming UNG students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than UNG (69.6%)
Coker vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coker or UNG? 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 UNG and Coker.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $8,500 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $35,600)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($16,500 vs. $28,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($170 vs. $289)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/