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Overview |
Cottey College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Cottey College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 498 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Cottey College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | Lindenwood University | ||
| 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
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or Lindenwood University?
- Cottey College is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Cottey College than Lindenwood University ($23,350.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than Lindenwood University ($17,123 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 18.3% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($8,620 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 9.3% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($17,308 vs. $15,840)
Cottey College vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 6 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Cottey College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Cottey College (73%)
Cottey College vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or Lindenwood University? 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 Lindenwood University and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/