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Overview |
Columbia College | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,046 | 266 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccis.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,326 | $24,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,326 | $24,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,874 | $9,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,655 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,569 | $18,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 567 | ||
| Admitted | - | 376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Columbia College | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,034 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $124 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Cottey College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 266 students)
Columbia College vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Cottey College?
- Cottey College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($24,518.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Cottey College than Columbia College ($24,518.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than Columbia College ($18,430 vs. $22,655)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 6.5% lower than costs at Cottey College ($8,874 vs. $9,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than Columbia College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 26.3% larger than aid received Columbia College ($18,402 vs. $14,569)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
Columbia College vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia College.
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $10,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $22,034)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($124 vs. $227)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/