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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,310 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,016 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,610 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,161 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 13,493 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Coastal Carolina | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $211 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 3,059 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 174% more expensive to attend than Coastal Carolina for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $11,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at University of Charleston than Coastal Carolina University ($31,400.00 vs. $28,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than University of Charleston ($14,016 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 4.2% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($10,200 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Coastal Carolina University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 111.3% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($22,422 vs. $10,610)
Coastal Carolina vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Coastal Carolina University (1009) is 15 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Coastal Carolina vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Coastal Carolina University (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $3,000 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $4,430 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,930)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($211 vs. $257)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/