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Overview |
Cottey College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Cottey College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 498 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $149 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Cottey College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| 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
- Texas A & M University Texarkana is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (2,110 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or A&M-Texarkana?
- Cottey College is 283.4% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at Cottey College than Texas A & M University Texarkana ($23,350.00 vs. $18,819.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Texarkana than Cottey College ($10,646 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 33.1% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Texarkana ($8,620 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than Texas A & M University Texarkana (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 55.7% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Texarkana ($17,308 vs. $11,114)
Cottey College vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 54 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming Cottey College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at A&M-Texarkana (22)
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.39) as students at A&M-Texarkana (3.39)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Cottey College (73%)
Cottey College vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Texarkana earn on average $4,000 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $2,504 lower median federal student loan debt than A&M-Texarkana graduates. ($12,000 vs. $14,504)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than A&M-Texarkana graduates. ($124 vs. $149)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana 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/