| Coastal Carolina vs. ULM |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#35 in Federal Region IV Universities #13 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #221 in National Universities #7 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate 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$9,190 Louisiana Residents $21,290 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,764 South Carolina Residents $21,438 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,399 Louisiana Residents $21,499 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,643 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,079 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,140 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,280 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter75.27% | Acceptance Rate | Easier84.75% |
| Lower16.91% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable35.06% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Larger11,348 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,601 |
| Larger10,811 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,761 |
| Smaller537 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,840 |
| Smaller526 | Online Student Population | Larger1,277 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower48% | Graduate Rate | Higher54% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,731) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,257) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 698 | Number of faculty | 420 |
| Higher$81,705 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,396 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.