Appalachian State vs. Coastal Carolina

The following statements compare Appalachian State University and Coastal Carolina University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Coastal Carolina's tuition ($29,628) is more expensive than Appalachian State ($24,537).
  • Coastal Carolina's acceptance rate (78.63%) is lower than Appalachian State (83.08%).
  • Appalachian State has higher yield (21.19%) than Coastal Carolina (19.73%).
  • Appalachian State's SAT score (1,180) is higher than Coastal Carolina (1,100).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.
  • Appalachian State (20,436 students) is larger than Coastal Carolina (10,337 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Coastal Carolina ($10,353) has higher amount of financial aid than Appalachian State ($8,383).
  • Appalachian State's graduation rate (75%) is higher than Coastal Carolina (47%).
Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

Public, 4 years • Boone, NC #15 in North Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,541 In-State
$24,537 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,383
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
83.08% Acceptance Rate
21.19% Yield
Enrollment
18,558 Undergraduate
1,878 Graduate
1,647 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,037 Faculties (full-time)
2,837 Staffs (full-time)
$72,629 Faculty Salary
$56,375 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,222 annual charge
-6,148 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,360 annual charge
Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University

Public, 4 years • Conway, SC #22 in South Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,640 In-State
$29,628 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,353
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
78.63% Acceptance Rate
19.73% Yield
Enrollment
9,794 Undergraduate
543 Graduate
554 Online Students
Graduation Rate
47% Graduation Rate
35% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
486 Faculties (full-time)
1,267 Staffs (full-time)
$73,328 Faculty Salary
$57,178 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,660 annual charge
-4,731 capacity
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