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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Clarksville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 9,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | #912 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | apsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,310 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $12,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,016 | $16,140 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,610 | $10,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,161 | 6,362 | ||
| Admitted | 13,493 | 5,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 983/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 4, 2024 |
Academics |
Coastal Carolina | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $232 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than Austin Peay State University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 9,326 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. Austin Peay State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or Austin Peay State University?
- Coastal Carolina University is 68.1% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129% higher at Coastal Carolina than Austin Peay State University ($28,310.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Austin Peay State University ($14,016 vs. $16,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 15.5% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($10,628 vs. $12,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin Peay State University than Coastal Carolina University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Austin Peay State University ($10,610 vs. $10,232)
Coastal Carolina vs. Austin Peay State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or Austin Peay State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin Peay State University or Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Austin Peay State University (1011) is 2 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Austin Peay State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Austin Peay State University (3.3)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
Coastal Carolina vs. Austin Peay State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina or Austin Peay State University? 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 Austin Peay State University and Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than Austin Peay State University (46% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,400)
- Austin Peay State University students graduate with a $2,430 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,930)
- Austin Peay State University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($232 vs. $257)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/