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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD DSC| College of Coastal Georgia | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
College of Coastal Georgia | CSU | ||
| Location | Brunswick, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,147 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccga.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Coastal Georgia | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,930 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,117 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
College of Coastal Georgia | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,519 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 2,477 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.3% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2024 |
Academics |
College of Coastal Georgia | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Coastal Georgia | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $279 |
Diversity |
College of Coastal Georgia | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
College of Coastal Georgia | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 23% | ||
Campus |
College of Coastal Georgia | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than College of Coastal Georgia based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 3,147 students)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Coastal Georgia or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 1,050.6% more expensive to attend than College of Coastal Georgia for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.4% higher at CSU than College of Coastal Georgia ($29,490.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Coastal Georgia than CSU ($12,117 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Coastal Georgia are 2.9% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,930 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than College of Coastal Georgia (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 280.5% larger than aid received College of Coastal Georgia ($26,417 vs. $6,943)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of Coastal Georgia or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or College of Coastal Georgia .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 95 points higher than at College of Coastal Georgia (935)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at College of Coastal Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at College of Coastal Georgia (3.1)
- College of Coastal Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (98.3%) than CSU (86.8%)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Coastal Georgia or CSU? 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 CSU and College of Coastal Georgia.
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $6,400 more per year than College of Coastal Georgia graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $33,400)
- College of Coastal Georgia students graduate with a $10,200 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($16,800 vs. $27,000)
- College of Coastal Georgia graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($173 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Coastal Georgia students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/