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Old Dominion BC Regent University Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg CNU McDaniel College SU Stephens College Wingate University Roanoke College| Cottey College | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cottey College | VWC | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Cottey College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 498 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Cottey College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | VWC | ||
| 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
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 54.2% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at VWC than Cottey College ($36,010.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than VWC ($17,123 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 28.4% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($8,620 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 59.3% larger than aid received Cottey College ($27,568 vs. $17,308)
Cottey College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 67 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Cottey College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.39) as students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Cottey College (73%)
Cottey College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or VWC? 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 VWC and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/