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Overview |
Cottey College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 15,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #620 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $6,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $19,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $10,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $12,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Cottey College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 498 | 8,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cottey College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $201 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Cottey College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Omaha is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (15,058 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or UNOMAHA?
- Cottey College is 268.1% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $6,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Cottey College than University of Nebraska at Omaha ($23,350.00 vs. $19,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Omaha than Cottey College ($12,973 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 23.5% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Omaha ($8,620 vs. $10,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than University of Nebraska at Omaha (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 111.6% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Omaha ($17,308 vs. $8,180)
Cottey College vs. UNOMAHA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Omaha (1050) is 1 points higher than at Cottey College (1049)
- Incoming Cottey College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNOMAHA (23)
- Accepted freshman UNOMAHA students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- UNOMAHA has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Cottey College (73%)
Cottey College vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or UNOMAHA? 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 UNOMAHA and Cottey College.
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn on average $12,700 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNOMAHA graduates. ($12,000 vs. $19,500)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than UNOMAHA graduates. ($124 vs. $201)
- More UNOMAHA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/