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ECU CofC WSSU UofSC UNCG Clemson Winthrop University Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M UNCW| North Carolina A & T State University | Coastal Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 88% |
Admission |
NCAT | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $257 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NCAT | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 68% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Coastal Carolina based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 10,337 students)
NCAT vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 223.7% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at Coastal Carolina than North Carolina A & T State University ($28,310.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Coastal Carolina ($9,189 vs. $14,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 15.8% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($9,179 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Coastal Carolina University (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 5.2% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($10,610 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Coastal Carolina University (1009) is 99 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at NCAT (3.61)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $4,100 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,100)
- Coastal Carolina University students graduate with a $4,070 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($24,930 vs. $29,000)
- Coastal Carolina graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($257 vs. $299)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/