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Roosevelt University SIUE EIU Drury University Loyola Stephens College IWU St. Ambrose University| McKendree University | Cottey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McKendree University | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 682 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1030/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
McKendree University | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $124 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
McKendree University | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 63% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Cottey College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McKendree University is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 311 students)
McKendree University vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Cottey College?
- McKendree University is 37.1% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at McKendree University than Cottey College ($32,020.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than McKendree University ($17,123 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 34.5% lower than costs at McKendree University ($8,620 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 39.5% larger than aid received Cottey College ($24,145 vs. $17,308)
McKendree University vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 43 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Cottey College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Cottey College has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University 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 McKendree University.
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $23,250)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($124 vs. $240)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/