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Limestone University Francis Marion University Mars Hill University Erskine College Lander University Valley City State University| Jamestown College | Coker College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JC | Coker | ||
| Location | Jamestown, ND | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,215 | 1,263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #961 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jc.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
JC | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,000 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,000 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,920 | $10,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,897 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,062 | $25,453 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JC | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,047 | 1,121 | ||
| Admitted | 979 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
JC | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JC | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
JC | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
JC | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 35% | ||
Campus |
JC | Coker | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coker College is larger than than JC based on total student enrollment (1,263 students vs. 1,215 students)
JC vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JC or Coker?
- Coker College is 28.6% more expensive to attend than JC for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $24,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Coker than Jamestown College ($30,864.00 vs. $24,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coker College than JC ($18,910 vs. $20,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 22% lower than costs at Coker College ($8,920 vs. $10,882)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Jamestown College as Coker College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 58.5% larger than aid received Jamestown College ($25,453 vs. $16,062)
JC vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JC or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or JC .
- The average SAT score at Jamestown College (1044) is 84 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming JC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman JC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than JC (93.5%)
JC vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JC 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 JC.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than Jamestown College (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $35,600)
- Jamestown College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- JC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/