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Georgia State KSU ECU CofC Georgia VSU UofSC North Georgia Georgia College Mercer Clemson Winthrop University| Georgia Southern University | Coastal Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 88% |
Admission |
GS | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1020/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $257 |
Diversity |
GS | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
GS | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 68% | ||
Campus |
GS | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Coastal Carolina based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 10,337 students)
GS vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 162.2% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at Coastal Carolina than Georgia Southern University ($28,310.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than GS ($14,016 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 3% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($10,316 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Coastal Carolina University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 20.5% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($10,610 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 80 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming GS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
GS vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Coastal Carolina University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,200)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $1,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,930)
- GS graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($237 vs. $257)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/