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Overview |
GSU | Coe College | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 1,264 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | coe.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Coe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $50,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $50,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $21,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $43,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GSU | Coe College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Coe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Coe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $28,105 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $290 |
Diversity |
GSU | Coe College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
GSU | Coe College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 56% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Coe College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 1,264 students)
GSU vs. Coe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Coe College?
- Coe College is 569.8% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.9% higher at Coe College than Governors State University ($50,314.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Coe College ($9,833 vs. $21,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 0.7% lower than costs at Governors State University ($10,920 vs. $11,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University as Coe College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 259.9% larger than aid received Governors State University ($43,143 vs. $11,987)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Coe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coe College or GSU .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 215 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Coe College (3.74)
GSU vs. Coe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU or Coe College? 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 Coe College and GSU.
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $5,500 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $10,855 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($17,250 vs. $28,105)
- GSU graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($178 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/