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ECU CofC UofSC Clemson Winthrop University UNCW Lander University West Virginia University Tech WSC WVU UNCG CSU| University of Nebraska at Kearney | Coastal Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNK | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,041 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,220 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,036 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,564 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
UNK | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,794 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 5,842 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNK | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $257 |
Diversity |
UNK | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UNK | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 68% | ||
Campus |
UNK | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 6,041 students)
UNK vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 84.2% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.2% higher at Coastal Carolina than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($28,310.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than UNK ($14,016 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 7.2% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,628 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Coastal Carolina University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 45.7% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,610 vs. $7,282)
UNK vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or UNK .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 40 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming UNK students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
UNK vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK 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 UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Coastal Carolina University (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $1,200 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,200)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $3,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($21,250 vs. $24,930)
- UNK graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($219 vs. $257)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/