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Overview |
College of Coastal Georgia | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Brunswick, GA | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,147 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccga.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Coastal Georgia | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,930 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,117 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
College of Coastal Georgia | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,519 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 2,477 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 5, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
College of Coastal Georgia | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Coastal Georgia | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,800 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $268 |
Diversity |
College of Coastal Georgia | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
College of Coastal Georgia | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
College of Coastal Georgia | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than College of Coastal Georgia based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 3,147 students)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Coastal Georgia or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 305.7% more expensive to attend than College of Coastal Georgia for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.3% higher at USC Aiken than College of Coastal Georgia ($20,856.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than College of Coastal Georgia ($11,872 vs. $12,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 30.5% lower than costs at College of Coastal Georgia ($8,376 vs. $10,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than College of Coastal Georgia (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 42.5% larger than aid received College of Coastal Georgia ($9,891 vs. $6,943)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of Coastal Georgia or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or College of Coastal Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 41 points higher than at College of Coastal Georgia (935)
- Incoming USC Aiken students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at College of Coastal Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Aiken students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at College of Coastal Georgia (3.1)
- College of Coastal Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (98.3%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Coastal Georgia 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 College of Coastal Georgia.
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $6,200 more per year than College of Coastal Georgia graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $33,400)
- College of Coastal Georgia students graduate with a $9,200 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($16,800 vs. $26,000)
- College of Coastal Georgia graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($173 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Coastal Georgia students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/