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Overview |
Coker | PC | ||
| Location | Hartsville, SC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coker.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coker | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,864 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,864 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,892 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,345 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coker | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 996 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 937 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Coker | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coker | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $269 |
Diversity |
Coker | PC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Coker | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Coker | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Coker based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 1,160 students)
Coker vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coker or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Coker for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at PC than Coker College ($38,990.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coker College than PC ($19,345 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 14.2% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,892 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coker College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 34.7% larger than aid received Coker College ($34,379 vs. $25,519)
Coker vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coker or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Coker .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 122 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming PC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than PC (59.4%)
Coker vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coker or PC? 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 PC and Coker.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Coker College (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $35,600)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $1,892 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($26,108 vs. $28,000)
- PC graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($269 vs. $289)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/