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Overview |
Coppin | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,836 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,492 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,746 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,562 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,097 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Coppin | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,299 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Coppin | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $245 |
Diversity |
Coppin | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Coppin | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shawnee State University is larger than than Coppin based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 2,006 students)
Coppin vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or Shawnee State University?
- Shawnee State University is 93.2% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Shawnee State University than Coppin State University ($15,686.00 vs. $11,492.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than Shawnee State University ($8,562 vs. $13,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shawnee State University are 1.4% lower than costs at Coppin State University ($11,588 vs. $11,746)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than Shawnee State University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is 69.7% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($13,097 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or Coppin .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Coppin (2.62)
Coppin vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin or Shawnee State University? 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 Shawnee State University and Coppin.
- The graduation rate at Shawnee State University is higher than Coppin State University (22% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Coppin State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $36,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $1,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Shawnee State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,712)
- Coppin graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Shawnee State University graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More Shawnee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/