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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Stephens College Rosemont College| Cottey College | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cottey College | CHC | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Cottey College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 498 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Cottey College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $273 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Cottey College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 66.8% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.8% higher at CHC than Cottey College ($38,950.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than CHC ($17,123 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 39.2% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($8,620 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than Chestnut Hill College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 69.2% larger than aid received Cottey College ($29,288 vs. $17,308)
Cottey College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 83 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Cottey College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Cottey College (73%)
Cottey College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or CHC? 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 CHC and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $14,481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($12,000 vs. $26,481)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($124 vs. $273)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/