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Overview |
Central College | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Central College | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 682 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Central College | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Central College | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Central College | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Central College | 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
- Central College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 311 students)
Central College vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Cottey College?
- Cottey College is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Cottey College than Central College ($23,350.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than Central College ($17,123 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 26% lower than costs at Central College ($8,620 vs. $10,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 57.4% larger than aid received Central College ($17,308 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 19 points higher than at Cottey College (1049)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cottey College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Cottey College (73%)
Central College vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College 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 Central College.
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/