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Milikin St. Ambrose University ISU CULVER Eureka College Western Illinois University Stephens College Loras College Illinois| Monmouth College | Cottey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Monmouth College | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Monmouth, IL | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouthcollege.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth College | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,064 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,064 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,690 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,351 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Monmouth College | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,818 | 682 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 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 |
Monmouth College | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth College | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Monmouth College | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Monmouth College | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth College | Cottey College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Monmouth College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (767 students vs. 311 students)
Monmouth College vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth College or Cottey College?
- Monmouth College is 80.1% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($42,064.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.1% higher at Monmouth College than Cottey College ($42,064.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than Monmouth College ($17,123 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 24% lower than costs at Monmouth College ($8,620 vs. $10,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 98.5% larger than aid received Cottey College ($34,351 vs. $17,308)
Monmouth College vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth College or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or Monmouth College .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth College (1070) is 21 points higher than at Cottey College (1049)
- Incoming Monmouth College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cottey College (23)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- Monmouth College has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Cottey College (73%)
Monmouth College vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth College 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 Monmouth College.
- Graduates from Monmouth College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth College graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Monmouth College 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/