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Overview |
Cottey College | MWSU | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Cottey College | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | - | ||
| Admitted | 498 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| 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 |
Cottey College | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $225 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Cottey College | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or MWSU?
- Cottey College is 257% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.3% higher at Cottey College than Missouri Western State University ($23,350.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Cottey College ($11,917 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 18.3% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($8,620 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 64.4% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($17,308 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Cottey College .
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at MWSU (3.25)
Cottey College vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Missouri Western State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $9,818 lower median federal student loan debt than MWSU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $21,818)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than MWSU graduates. ($124 vs. $225)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/