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Overview |
Cottey College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Cottey College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 498 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | 1000/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Cottey College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $261 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Cottey College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 58.5% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Cottey College ($37,000.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than Concordia University-Seward ($17,123 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 16.6% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($8,620 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 51% larger than aid received Cottey College ($26,141 vs. $17,308)
Cottey College vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or Concordia University-Seward? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Seward or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 27 points higher than at Cottey College (1049)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cottey College (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Cottey College (73%)
Cottey College vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or Concordia University-Seward? 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 Concordia University-Seward and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Concordia University Seward earn on average $7,100 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $13,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($12,000 vs. $25,250)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($124 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward 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/