| Coastal Carolina vs. South Carolina |
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|---|---|---|
#35 in Federal Region IV Universities #13 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #116 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina 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 Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,640 South Carolina Residents $29,628 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,688 South Carolina Residents $34,934 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,764 South Carolina Residents $21,438 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,774 South Carolina Residents $30,160 Out-of-State |
| More$10,353 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,907 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,100 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,280 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier78.63% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter64.05% |
| Lower19.73% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.33% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller10,337 | Total Enrollment | Larger35,653 |
| Smaller9,794 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger27,343 |
| Smaller543 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,310 |
| Smaller554 | Online Student Population | Larger3,171 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher78% |
| Higher35% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower15% |
| Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,731) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,377) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 613 | Number of faculties | 2,324 |
| Lower$75,352 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$103,780 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.