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UofSC Clemson Coastal Carolina CSU Elon USC Beaufort Furman Winthrop University Citadel Military College of South Carolina Auburn ASU UNCW| College of Charleston | Coker College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CofC | Coker | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 1,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #958 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $9,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $19,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CofC | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 996 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CofC | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $289 |
Diversity |
CofC | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
CofC | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CofC | Coker | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Coker based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 1,160 students)
CofC vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Coker?
- Coker College is 146.6% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at CofC than Coker College ($35,338.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coker College than CofC ($19,345 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 31.3% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($9,892 vs. $12,986)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston as Coker College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 168.6% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($25,519 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 181 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming CofC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than CofC (75.7%)
CofC vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC or Coker? 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 Coker and CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Coker College (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $10,600 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $35,600)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($222 vs. $289)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/