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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University Limestone University Francis Marion University ASU Mars Hill University| Columbus State University | Coker College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Coker | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #958 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $9,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $19,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 996 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Columbus State | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Coker | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Coker based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,160 students)
Columbus State vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Coker?
- Coker College is 606.1% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.1% higher at Coker than Columbus State University ($30,864.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Coker ($12,902 vs. $19,345)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 22.1% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($9,892 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 179% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($25,519 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 1 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming Columbus State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman Coker students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Coker? 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 Coker and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than Columbus State University (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $35,600)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Coker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/