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UofSC ECU Clemson CSU Elon USC Beaufort Furman Winthrop University Citadel Military College of South Carolina Auburn UNCW Lander University| College of Charleston | Coastal Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CofC | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
CofC | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1020/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $257 |
Diversity |
CofC | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
CofC | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 68% | ||
Campus |
CofC | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Coastal Carolina based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 10,337 students)
CofC vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Coastal Carolina?
- College of Charleston is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Coastal Carolina for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $11,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at CofC than Coastal Carolina University ($35,338.00 vs. $28,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than CofC ($14,016 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 22.2% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($10,628 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Coastal Carolina University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 11.7% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($10,610 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 132 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming CofC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Coastal Carolina (3.72)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than CofC (75.7%)
CofC vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC or Coastal Carolina? 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 Coastal Carolina and CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Coastal Carolina University (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $4,000 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $42,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $3,430 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,930)
- CofC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($222 vs. $257)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/