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Overview |
Cottey College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Cottey College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 498 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | 900/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cottey College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Cottey College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| 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
- Southwestern Adventist University is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (793 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Cottey College ($23,400.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than Southwestern Adventist University ($17,123 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 0.2% lower than costs at Cottey College ($8,600 vs. $8,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College as Southwestern Adventist University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 24% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($17,308 vs. $13,959)
Cottey College vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 145 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Cottey College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Cottey College has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Cottey College vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $26,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($124 vs. $268)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/