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ECU CofC UofSC GS KSU Mercer Clemson Winthrop University Georgia State Georgia UNCW Lander University| Georgia College & State University | Coastal Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 88% |
Admission |
Georgia College | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1020/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia College | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $257 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia College | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than Georgia College based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 6,315 students)
Georgia College vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 52.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Coastal Carolina than Georgia College & State University ($28,310.00 vs. $26,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Georgia College ($14,016 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 3% lower than costs at Georgia College & State University ($10,628 vs. $10,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia College & State University than Coastal Carolina University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 23.2% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($10,610 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 134 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming Georgia College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
Georgia College vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College 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 Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than Coastal Carolina University (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Georgia College & State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $42,200)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $2,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,930)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($227 vs. $257)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/