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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | CofC | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | CofC | ||
| 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or CofC?
- Agnes Scott College is 263.1% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Agnes Scott College than College of Charleston ($45,456.00 vs. $35,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Agnes Scott College ($21,120 vs. $24,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 3% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($12,986 vs. $13,375)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College as College of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 260.7% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($34,267 vs. $9,499)
Agnes Scott College vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Agnes Scott College (3.77)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or CofC? 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 CofC and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than College of Charleston (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $4,600 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $41,600)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/