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Stephens College UAPB| Philander Smith College | Cottey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
PSC | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 682 | ||
| Admitted | - | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $124 |
Diversity |
PSC | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
PSC | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 63% | ||
Campus |
PSC | 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
- Philander Smith College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (769 students vs. 311 students)
PSC vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Cottey College?
- Cottey College is 97.8% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.8% higher at Cottey College than Philander Smith College ($23,350.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Cottey College ($15,634 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 4.5% lower than costs at Cottey College ($8,250 vs. $8,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than Philander Smith College (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 67.8% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($17,308 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- Graduates from Cottey College earn on average $7,100 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($33,900 vs. $26,800)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $19,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($12,000 vs. $31,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $196 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($124 vs. $320)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/