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Overview |
Cottey College | PC | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Cottey College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 498 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| 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 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Cottey College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $269 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Cottey College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | PC | ||
| 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 67% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67% higher at PC than Cottey College ($38,990.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than PC ($17,123 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 31.1% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($8,620 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 98.6% larger than aid received Cottey College ($34,379 vs. $17,308)
Cottey College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 33 points higher than at Cottey College (1049)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cottey College (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- Cottey College has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than PC (59.4%)
Cottey College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or PC? 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 PC and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $14,108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($12,000 vs. $26,108)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($124 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/