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ECU CofC UofSC LSU Loyola University-New Orleans Clemson Winthrop University UNCW Lander University West Virginia University Tech WVU UNCG| University of New Orleans | Coastal Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 88% |
Admission |
UNO | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNO | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $257 |
Diversity |
UNO | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNO | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 68% | ||
Campus |
UNO | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNO vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 88.2% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.1% higher at Coastal Carolina than University of New Orleans ($28,310.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Coastal Carolina ($11,508 vs. $14,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 14.5% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($10,628 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than Coastal Carolina University (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 3.4% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($10,610 vs. $10,260)
UNO vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 25 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming UNO students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UNO (3.21)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO 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 UNO.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than University of New Orleans (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $500 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $42,200)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $8,430 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($16,500 vs. $24,930)
- UNO graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($170 vs. $257)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/