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Overview |
Cottey College | WSC | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Cottey College | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | - | ||
| Admitted | 498 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Cottey College | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $207 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Cottey College | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | WSC | ||
| 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
- Wayne State College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (4,773 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or WSC?
- Cottey College is 309.6% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 309.6% higher at Cottey College than Wayne State College ($23,350.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Cottey College ($14,271 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 2.9% lower than costs at Wayne State College ($8,620 vs. $8,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than Wayne State College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 120.8% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($17,308 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Cottey College .
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at WSC (3.36)
Cottey College vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or WSC? 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 WSC and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Wayne State College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $8,050 lower median federal student loan debt than WSC graduates. ($12,000 vs. $20,050)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than WSC graduates. ($124 vs. $207)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/