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ECU CofC UofSC Randolph-Macon Clemson Winthrop University UNCW Lander University West Virginia University Tech JMU SU CNU| Coastal Carolina University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,310 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,016 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,610 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,161 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 13,493 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Coastal Carolina | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 1,826 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 192.4% more expensive to attend than Coastal Carolina for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $11,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Roanoke College than Coastal Carolina University ($33,510.00 vs. $28,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Roanoke College ($14,016 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 44.6% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($10,628 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Coastal Carolina University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 241% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($36,176 vs. $10,610)
Coastal Carolina vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 83 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
Coastal Carolina vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Coastal Carolina University (69% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $42,200)
- Coastal Carolina University students graduate with a $2,070 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($24,930 vs. $27,000)
- Coastal Carolina graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/