| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,640 South Carolina Residents $29,628 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,688 South Carolina Residents $36,298 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,764 South Carolina Residents $21,438 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,134 South Carolina Residents $30,160 Out-of-State |
| More$11,643 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,223 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,140 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,270 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier75.27% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter60.15% |
| Lower16.91% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.94% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller11,348 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,532 |
| Smaller10,811 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger30,187 |
| Smaller537 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,345 |
| Smaller526 | Online Student Population | Larger3,519 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower48% | Graduate Rate | Higher79% |
| Higher32% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower15% |
| Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 698 | Number of faculty | 2,432 |
| Lower$81,705 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$111,918 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.