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KU ESU Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Pitt State| Kansas State University | Cottey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 311 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
K-State | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 682 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | |||
| 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 |
K-State | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $124 |
Diversity |
K-State | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
K-State | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 63% | ||
Campus |
K-State | Cottey College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 311 students)
K-State vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Cottey College?
- Cottey College is 146.1% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $9,489.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at K-State than Cottey College ($25,560.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than K-State ($17,123 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 17.2% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($8,620 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than Kansas State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 102.7% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($17,308 vs. $8,537)
K-State vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Cottey College (73%)
K-State vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or Cottey College? 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 Cottey College and K-State.
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($12,000 vs. $22,500)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($124 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/