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Limestone University Francis Marion University Mars Hill University Erskine College Lander University| Capitol College | Coker College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Coker | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $9,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $19,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 996 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| 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 |
Capitol College | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $289 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Capitol College | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Coker | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coker College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,160 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Coker?
- Coker College is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Coker than Capitol College ($30,864.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coker College than Capitol College ($19,345 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 29.6% lower than costs at Capitol College ($9,892 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 78.1% larger than aid received Capitol College ($25,519 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 63 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Coker? 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 Coker and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than Capitol College (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $34,500 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $35,600)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $2,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($25,736 vs. $28,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($266 vs. $289)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/