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ECU CofC UofSC Clemson Winthrop University UNCW Lander University West Virginia University Tech WVU UNCG CSU Old Dominion| Coastal Carolina University | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | MBC | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,310 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,016 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,610 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,161 | - | ||
| Admitted | 13,493 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.57 | ||
| 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 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Coastal Carolina | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | MBC | ||
| 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
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 1,957 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 175.8% more expensive to attend than Coastal Carolina for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $11,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at MBC than Coastal Carolina University ($31,611.00 vs. $28,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than MBC ($14,016 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 3% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($10,320 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Coastal Carolina University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 129.9% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($24,389 vs. $10,610)
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Coastal Carolina University (1009) is the same at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at MBC (3.57)
Coastal Carolina vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina or MBC? 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 MBC and Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Coastal Carolina University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $3,800 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,400)
- Coastal Carolina University students graduate with a $2,070 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($24,930 vs. $27,000)
- Coastal Carolina graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/