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Overview |
Coker | Limestone University | ||
| Location | Hartsville, SC | Gaffney, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 1,786 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | #864 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coker.edu | limestone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coker | Limestone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,864 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,864 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,892 | $10,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,345 | $23,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $19,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Coker | Limestone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 996 | 2,260 | ||
| Admitted | 937 | 2,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 980/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Coker | Limestone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coker | Limestone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $281 |
Diversity |
Coker | Limestone University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Coker | Limestone University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Coker | Limestone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Limestone University is larger than than Coker based on total student enrollment (1,786 students vs. 1,160 students)
Coker vs. Limestone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coker or Limestone University?
- Coker College is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Limestone University for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Coker than Limestone University ($30,864.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coker College than Limestone University ($19,345 vs. $23,478)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 7.6% lower than costs at Limestone University ($9,892 vs. $10,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Limestone University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 34.2% larger than aid received Limestone University ($25,519 vs. $19,016)
Coker vs. Limestone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coker or Limestone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Limestone University or Coker .
- The average SAT score at Coker College (960) is 58 points higher than at Limestone University (902)
- Incoming Coker students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Limestone University (19)
- Accepted freshman Limestone University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Limestone University (89.5%)
Coker vs. Limestone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coker or Limestone University? 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 Limestone University and Coker.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than Limestone University (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Limestone University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $35,600)
- Limestone University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($27,250 vs. $28,000)
- Limestone University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($281 vs. $289)
- More Coker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Limestone University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/