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Overview |
Coker | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Hartsville, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coker.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coker | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,864 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,864 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,892 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,345 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Coker | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 996 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 937 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coker | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $232 |
Diversity |
Coker | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Coker | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Coker | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than Coker based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 1,160 students)
Coker vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coker or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Coker College is 175.4% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Coker than University of South Carolina Upstate ($30,864.00 vs. $22,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than Coker ($13,835 vs. $19,345)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 3.9% lower than costs at Coker College ($9,520 vs. $9,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 112% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($25,519 vs. $12,038)
Coker vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coker or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or Coker .
- The average SAT score at Coker College (960) is 10 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming Coker students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Coker students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
Coker vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coker or University of South Carolina-Upstate? 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 University of South Carolina-Upstate and Coker.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $3,700 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $35,600)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($22,500 vs. $28,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($232 vs. $289)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/