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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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,310 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,016 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,610 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,161 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 13,493 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $193 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 1,052 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 127.7% more expensive to attend than Coastal Carolina for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $11,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Coastal Carolina than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($28,310.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Coastal Carolina ($13,591 vs. $14,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 23.6% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($8,600 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Coastal Carolina University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 111.5% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($22,442 vs. $10,610)
Coastal Carolina vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019) is 10 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (3.5)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Coastal Carolina vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina or Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than Tennessee Wesleyan College (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $500 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $42,200)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $6,180 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($18,750 vs. $24,930)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($193 vs. $257)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/