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ECU CofC UofSC South Dakota State University Clemson Winthrop University UNCW Lander University West Virginia University Tech University of North Dakota WVU UNCG| Coastal Carolina University | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | USD | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,310 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,016 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,610 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 79% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,161 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 13,493 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | USD | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 9,856 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or USD?
- Coastal Carolina University is 47.4% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.9% higher at Coastal Carolina than University of South Dakota ($28,310.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than USD ($14,016 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 29.2% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($8,224 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coastal Carolina University than University of South Dakota (88% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 68.2% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($10,610 vs. $6,308)
Coastal Carolina vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 40 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming USD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
Coastal Carolina vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina or USD? 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 USD and Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Coastal Carolina University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $6,000 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $42,200)
- Coastal Carolina University students graduate with a $70 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($24,930 vs. $25,000)
- Coastal Carolina graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/