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Harding University Abilene Christian University ORU Oklahoma City University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central SCAD Stephens College LeTourneau University| Cottey College | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cottey College | OC | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Cottey College | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 498 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $244 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | OC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Cottey College | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | OC | ||
| 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
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or OC?
- Oklahoma Christian University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($24,550.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at OC than Cottey College ($24,550.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than OC ($17,123 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 4.1% lower than costs at Cottey College ($8,280 vs. $8,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College as Oklahoma Christian University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Cottey College ($17,601 vs. $17,308)
Cottey College vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 69 points higher than at Cottey College (1049)
- Incoming OC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cottey College (23)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Cottey College (73%)
Cottey College vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or OC? 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 OC and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Oklahoma Christian University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $11,652 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($12,000 vs. $23,652)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($124 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/