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Overview |
Coppin | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,836 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,492 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,746 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,562 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,097 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Coppin | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,299 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Coppin | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $315 |
Diversity |
Coppin | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Coppin | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coppin State University is larger than than Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (2,006 students vs. 569 students)
Coppin vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or Potomac College-Herndon?
- Potomac College Herndon is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($5,760.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.5% higher at Coppin than Potomac College Herndon ($11,492.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 3.4% lower than costs at Coppin State University ($11,360 vs. $11,746)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than Potomac College Herndon (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($13,097 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or Coppin .
Coppin vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and Coppin.
- The graduation rate at Potomac College-Herndon is higher than Coppin State University (17% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Herndon earn on average $13,100 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($22,500 vs. $30,500)
- Coppin graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($232 vs. $315)
- More Potomac College-Herndon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/