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Limestone University Francis Marion University Mars Hill University Erskine College Lander University| Gordon College | Coker College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gordon | Coker | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,135 | 1,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,257 | $9,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,185 | $19,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,701 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Gordon | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,021 | 996 | ||
| Admitted | 1,886 | 937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Gordon | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $289 |
Diversity |
Gordon | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Gordon | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | Coker | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gordon College is larger than than Coker based on total student enrollment (3,135 students vs. 1,160 students)
Gordon vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or Coker?
- Coker College is 1,104.2% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225.9% higher at Coker than Gordon College ($30,864.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Coker ($8,185 vs. $19,345)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 6.9% lower than costs at Coker College ($9,257 vs. $9,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Gordon College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 231.4% larger than aid received Gordon College ($25,519 vs. $7,701)
Gordon vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or Gordon .
- The average SAT score at Coker College (960) is 109 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Incoming Coker students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Gordon (18)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Gordon (93.3%)
Gordon vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon or Coker? 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 Coker and Gordon.
- Graduates from Coker College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($35,600 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($17,500 vs. $28,000)
- Gordon graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($180 vs. $289)
- More Coker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/