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Limestone University Francis Marion University Mars Hill University Erskine College UVA Lander University Roanoke College| Coker College | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coker | SVU | ||
| Location | Hartsville, SC | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coker.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coker | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,864 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,864 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,892 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,345 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Coker | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 996 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 937 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 900/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Coker | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coker | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $244 |
Diversity |
Coker | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Coker | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Coker | SVU | ||
| 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
- Coker College is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (1,160 students vs. 1,053 students)
Coker vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coker or SVU?
- Coker College is 63.7% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.7% higher at Coker than Southern Virginia University ($30,864.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coker College than SVU ($19,345 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 8.1% lower than costs at Coker College ($9,150 vs. $9,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 211.7% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($25,519 vs. $8,188)
Coker vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coker or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Coker .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 81 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming SVU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman SVU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Coker (3.1)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Coker (94.1%)
Coker vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coker or SVU? 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 SVU and Coker.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than Southern Virginia University (49% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $35,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $4,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($23,654 vs. $28,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($244 vs. $289)
- More SVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/