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ECU CofC UofSC TROY Clemson Winthrop University University of South Alabama UNCW Lander University West Virginia University Tech Alabama WVU| University of North Alabama | Coastal Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Alabama | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of North Alabama | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $257 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 68% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than University of North Alabama based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 9,830 students)
University of North Alabama vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than University of North Alabama for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Coastal Carolina than University of North Alabama ($28,310.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than Coastal Carolina ($9,837 vs. $14,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 37.5% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($7,730 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than Coastal Carolina University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 29.1% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($13,699 vs. $10,610)
University of North Alabama vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Alabama (1027) is 18 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming University of North Alabama students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of North Alabama (3.6)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
University of North Alabama vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama 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 University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than University of North Alabama (46% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $1,300 more per year than University of North Alabama graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,900)
- University of North Alabama students graduate with a $3,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($21,837 vs. $24,930)
- University of North Alabama graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($225 vs. $257)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/