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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,949 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,140 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,580 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,481 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,322 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,387 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 88% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,828 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 1,609 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Fort Hays State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $257 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 29% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than Coastal Carolina based on total student enrollment (12,949 students vs. 10,337 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 176.8% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.2% higher at Coastal Carolina than Fort Hays State University ($28,310.00 vs. $14,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than Coastal Carolina ($13,322 vs. $14,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 25.3% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($8,481 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coastal Carolina University than Fort Hays State University (88% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 97% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($10,610 vs. $5,387)
Fort Hays State University vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays State University or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Fort Hays State University (3.45)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
Fort Hays State University vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays State University 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 Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than Fort Hays State University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $800 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,400)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $4,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($20,718 vs. $24,930)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($214 vs. $257)
- More Fort Hays State University 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/