Coahoma Community College vs. East Central Community College

Comparable Facts

Compare Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale, MS with East Central Community College in Decatur, MS on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

East Central Community College is larger than Coahoma Community College based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 1,633 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Coahoma Community College is located in Clarksdale, MS (Rural Fringe setting); East Central Community College is in Decatur, MS (Distant Rural setting).
• Coahoma Community College is a public, non-profit 2-year institution. East Central Community College is a public, non-profit 2-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Coahoma Community College 17:1; East Central Community College 19:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central Community College are 1.4% lower than at Coahoma Community College ($4,850 vs. $4,920).
• Out-of-state tuition is 79.4% higher at East Central Community College than at Coahoma Community College (about $2,770 more per year; $6,260 vs. $3,490).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Coahoma Community College as at East Central Community College (95% vs. 95%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Coahoma Community College students is 39.4% larger than aid received by East Central Community College students ($9,627 vs. $6,908).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at both Coahoma Community College and East Central Community College.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.