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ECU CofC Furman Elon UofSC Clemson Winthrop University Davidson UNCW Lander University Sewanee Mercer| Coastal Carolina University | Wofford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,310 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,016 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,610 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,161 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 13,493 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Coastal Carolina | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $266 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | Wofford 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 Wofford College based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 1,823 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 334.2% more expensive to attend than Coastal Carolina for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $11,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.8% higher at Wofford College than Coastal Carolina University ($49,760.00 vs. $28,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Wofford College ($14,016 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 40.4% lower than costs at Wofford College ($10,628 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Coastal Carolina University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 239.3% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($36,005 vs. $10,610)
Coastal Carolina vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 161 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Coastal Carolina vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina or Wofford 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 Wofford College and Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Coastal Carolina University (79% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $42,200)
- Coastal Carolina University students graduate with a $817 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($24,930 vs. $25,747)
- Coastal Carolina graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($257 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/