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Overview |
Cottey College | HSU | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Cottey College | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 498 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 |
Cottey College | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Cottey College | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | HSU | ||
| 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
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 31.5% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at HSU than Cottey College ($30,694.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than HSU ($17,123 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 15.8% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($8,620 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 31.1% larger than aid received Cottey College ($22,695 vs. $17,308)
Cottey College vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 19 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Cottey College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Cottey College (73%)
Cottey College vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or HSU? 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 HSU and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $13,989 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $25,989)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($124 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/