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Overview |
Coker | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Hartsville, SC | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coker.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coker | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,864 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,864 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,892 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,345 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coker | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 996 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 937 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coker | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coker | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $268 |
Diversity |
Coker | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Coker | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Coker | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than Coker based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 1,160 students)
Coker vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coker or USC Aiken?
- Coker College is 196.8% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at Coker than University of South Carolina Aiken ($30,864.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Coker ($11,872 vs. $19,345)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 18.1% lower than costs at Coker College ($8,376 vs. $9,892)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coker College as University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 158% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($25,519 vs. $9,891)
Coker vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coker or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Coker .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 16 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming USC Aiken students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Aiken students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
Coker vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coker or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Coker.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $4,000 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $35,600)
- University of South Carolina Aiken students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- USC Aiken graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/