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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD IU Stephens College Simpson College| University of Northern Iowa | Cottey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 311 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
UNI | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 682 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 |
UNI | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $124 |
Diversity |
UNI | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNI | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 63% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Cottey College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 311 students)
UNI vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Cottey College?
- Cottey College is 187.9% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Cottey College than University of Northern Iowa ($23,350.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Cottey College ($15,782 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 8.4% lower than costs at University of Northern Iowa ($8,620 vs. $9,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than University of Northern Iowa (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 169.9% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($17,308 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 1 points higher than at Cottey College (1049)
- Incoming UNI students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cottey College (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Cottey College (73%)
UNI vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $13,800 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $8,625 lower median federal student loan debt than UNI graduates. ($12,000 vs. $20,625)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than UNI graduates. ($124 vs. $213)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/