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JMU Mason ECU CofC Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU UofSC William & Mary UVA Clemson| Coastal Carolina University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | VCU | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,829 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #767 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,448 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,418 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,453 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,939 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,223 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 14,613 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Coastal Carolina | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $240 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | VCU | ||
| 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
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Coastal Carolina based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 10,829 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Coastal Carolina for in-state tuition ($12,850.00 vs. $11,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at VCU than Coastal Carolina University ($34,744.00 vs. $29,448.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than VCU ($14,453 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 41.2% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($11,418 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Coastal Carolina University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 25.1% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($12,433 vs. $9,939)
Coastal Carolina vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 88 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming VCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Coastal Carolina (3.72)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Coastal Carolina (80.2%)
Coastal Carolina vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina or VCU? 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 VCU and Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Coastal Carolina University (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,200)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $1,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,930)
- VCU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($240 vs. $257)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/