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ECU CofC UofSC TROY Alabama Southern Community College The University of West Florida Auburn Clemson Winthrop University University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College University of North Alabama| University of South Alabama | Coastal Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of South Alabama | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,768 | 10,829 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #750 | #767 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,976 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,952 | $29,448 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,830 | $11,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,613 | $14,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,500 | $9,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,593 | 18,223 | ||
| Admitted | 8,247 | 14,613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1200 | 1050/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $257 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 68% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than Coastal Carolina based on total student enrollment (13,768 students vs. 10,829 students)
University of South Alabama vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 27.7% more expensive to attend than University of South Alabama for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $8,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64% higher at Coastal Carolina than University of South Alabama ($29,448.00 vs. $17,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Alabama than Coastal Carolina ($13,613 vs. $14,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 29.3% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($8,830 vs. $11,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Alabama than Coastal Carolina University (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 16.9% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($9,939 vs. $8,500)
University of South Alabama vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of South Alabama (1045) is 36 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of South Alabama (3.69)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than University of South Alabama (65.5%)
University of South Alabama vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama 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 University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than University of South Alabama (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Alabama earn on average $3,000 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,200)
- University of South Alabama students graduate with a $430 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($24,500 vs. $24,930)
- University of South Alabama graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($253 vs. $257)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/