| Coastal Carolina vs. UL Lafayette |
#35 in Federal Region IV Universities #13 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #117 in National Universities #2 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,640 South Carolina Residents $29,628 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,418 Louisiana Residents $24,146 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,764 South Carolina Residents $21,438 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,184 Louisiana Residents $23,912 Out-of-State |
| More$11,643 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,809 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,140 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,190 SAT 25 ACT |
| Tighter75.27% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.01% |
| Lower16.91% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.73% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller11,348 | Total Enrollment | Larger15,665 |
| Smaller10,811 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger13,432 |
| Smaller537 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,233 |
| Smaller526 | Online Student Population | Larger2,016 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower48% | Graduate Rate | Higher53% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,731) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,650) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 698 | Number of faculty | 850 |
| Higher$81,705 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$80,199 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.