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Overview |
Coppin | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,836 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,492 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,746 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,562 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,097 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Coppin | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,299 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Coppin | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $143 |
Diversity |
Coppin | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Coppin | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coppin State University is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (2,006 students vs. 807 students)
Coppin vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or Plaza College?
- Plaza College is 168.8% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Plaza College than Coppin State University ($13,000.00 vs. $11,492.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than Plaza College ($8,562 vs. $17,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 67.8% lower than costs at Coppin State University ($7,000 vs. $11,746)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than Plaza College (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is 92% larger than aid received Plaza College ($13,097 vs. $6,822)
Coppin vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Coppin .
- Coppin has a higher acceptance rate (45%) than Plaza College (30%)
Coppin vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin or Plaza College? 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 Plaza College and Coppin.
- Graduates from Coppin State University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $8,585 lower median federal student loan debt than Coppin graduates. ($13,915 vs. $22,500)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Coppin graduates. ($143 vs. $232)
- More Plaza College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/