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ECU CofC SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UofSC ECSU UConn Clemson Winthrop University UHart UNCW Lander University| Central Connecticut State University | Coastal Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
CCSU | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 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 26, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $257 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CCSU | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 68% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 9,468 students)
CCSU vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 77.1% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at Coastal Carolina than Central Connecticut State University ($28,310.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than CCSU ($14,016 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 17.3% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($10,628 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Coastal Carolina University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 70.8% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($10,610 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 2 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Coastal Carolina University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,200)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,430 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,930)
- CCSU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($232 vs. $257)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/