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KSU GS ECU Georgia Georgia Tech CofC Mercer UofSC Georgia Gwinnett College UNC Charlotte University of South Florida St. Petersburg Emory| Georgia State University | Coastal Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 88% |
Admission |
Georgia State | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $257 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia State | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | 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
- Georgia State University is larger than than Coastal Carolina based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 10,337 students)
Georgia State vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 60.1% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at Coastal Carolina than Georgia State University ($28,310.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Georgia State ($14,016 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 30% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($10,628 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than Coastal Carolina University (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 9% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($11,563 vs. $10,610)
Georgia State vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 47 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming Georgia State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than Coastal Carolina University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $42,200)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $1,231 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($23,699 vs. $24,930)
- Georgia State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($245 vs. $257)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State 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/