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Overview |
Cottey College | NSU | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Cottey College | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | 498 | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | 875/1130 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $186 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 17% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Cottey College | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | NSU | ||
| 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
- Northeastern State University is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or NSU?
- Cottey College is 271.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Cottey College than Northeastern State University ($23,350.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than Cottey College ($9,669 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 4% lower than costs at Cottey College ($8,292 vs. $8,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than Northeastern State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 103% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($17,308 vs. $8,528)
Cottey College vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 61 points higher than at NSU (988)
- Incoming Cottey College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Cottey College (73%)
Cottey College vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or NSU? 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 NSU and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $18,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($124 vs. $186)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/