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ECU CofC UofSC Clemson Winthrop University VSU UNCW Lander University West Virginia University Tech WVU UNCG CSU| Georgia Southwestern State University | Coastal Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 1020/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $257 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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 Southwestern based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 182% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.5% higher at Coastal Carolina than Georgia Southwestern State University ($28,310.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Coastal Carolina ($12,186 vs. $14,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 18.4% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($8,978 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Coastal Carolina University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 12% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($10,610 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Coastal Carolina University (1009) is 42 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (46% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $2,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,930)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($227 vs. $257)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/