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ECU CofC Indiana State UofSC Clemson Winthrop University UNCW Lander University West Virginia University Tech WVU UNCG CSU| Indiana University South Bend | Coastal Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU South Bend | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 88% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 1020/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
IU South Bend | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $257 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 68% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 57.5% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Coastal Carolina than Indiana University South Bend ($28,310.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Coastal Carolina ($8,785 vs. $14,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 15.6% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($9,190 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than Coastal Carolina University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 35.7% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($10,610 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Coastal Carolina University (1009) is 54 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
IU South Bend vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or Coastal Carolina? 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 Coastal Carolina and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than Indiana University South Bend (46% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $5,100 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $400 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($24,530 vs. $24,930)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($253 vs. $257)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/