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Overview |
Augustana | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Augustana | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 682 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1030/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Cottey College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 311 students)
Augustana vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Cottey College?
- Augustana College is 104.6% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.6% higher at Augustana than Cottey College ($47,766.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than Augustana ($17,123 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 36.7% lower than costs at Augustana College ($8,620 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 101.9% larger than aid received Cottey College ($34,946 vs. $17,308)
Augustana vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Cottey College has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Cottey College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Cottey College and Augustana.
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $21,200 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/