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Overview |
College of Coastal Georgia | EIU | ||
| Location | Brunswick, GA | Charleston, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,147 | 8,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccga.edu | eiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Coastal Georgia | EIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $9,709 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $12,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,930 | $10,812 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,117 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $11,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
College of Coastal Georgia | EIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,519 | 11,584 | ||
| Admitted | 2,477 | 7,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.3% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 | EIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Coastal Georgia | EIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,800 | $23,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $244 |
Diversity |
College of Coastal Georgia | EIU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
College of Coastal Georgia | EIU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 7% | ||
Campus |
College of Coastal Georgia | EIU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than College of Coastal Georgia based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 3,147 students)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. EIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Coastal Georgia or EIU?
- Eastern Illinois University is 278.8% more expensive to attend than College of Coastal Georgia for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at EIU than College of Coastal Georgia ($12,136.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Coastal Georgia than EIU ($12,117 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 1.1% lower than costs at College of Coastal Georgia ($10,812 vs. $10,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than College of Coastal Georgia (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 69.6% larger than aid received College of Coastal Georgia ($11,773 vs. $6,943)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. EIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of Coastal Georgia or EIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EIU or College of Coastal Georgia .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 75 points higher than at College of Coastal Georgia (935)
- Incoming EIU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at College of Coastal Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at College of Coastal Georgia (3.1)
- College of Coastal Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (98.3%) than EIU (68%)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. EIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Coastal Georgia or EIU? 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 EIU and College of Coastal Georgia.
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $10,100 more per year than College of Coastal Georgia graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $33,400)
- College of Coastal Georgia students graduate with a $6,850 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($16,800 vs. $23,650)
- College of Coastal Georgia graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($173 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Coastal Georgia students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/