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ECU CofC UofSC UNF Clemson Winthrop University UT UNCW Lander University Flagler West Virginia University Tech Florida State| Jacksonville University | Coastal Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
JU | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
JU | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $257 |
Diversity |
JU | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
JU | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 68% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Coastal Carolina?
- Jacksonville University is 279.8% more expensive to attend than Coastal Carolina for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $11,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at JU than Coastal Carolina University ($43,520.00 vs. $28,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than JU ($14,016 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 50.4% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($10,628 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Coastal Carolina University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 201.5% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($31,988 vs. $10,610)
JU vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or JU .
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at JU (3.61)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than Jacksonville University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $42,200)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $2,309 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($22,621 vs. $24,930)
- JU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($233 vs. $257)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/