Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
La Verne University of Redlands Azusa Pacific University Chapman UCLA Cal State Fullerton Cal State Long Beach UCSB Oxy Cal State LA UC Merced Woodbury University| Whittier College | Cottey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Whittier College | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | cottey.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Whittier College | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $23,350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Cottey College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 682 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Whittier College | Cottey College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Whittier College | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $124 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Cottey College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Whittier College | Cottey College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Whittier 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
- Whittier College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (1,192 students vs. 311 students)
Whittier College vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Cottey College?
- Whittier College is 109.5% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.5% higher at Whittier College than Cottey College ($48,924.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than Whittier College ($17,123 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 81.2% lower than costs at Whittier College ($8,620 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 100% larger than aid received Cottey College ($34,623 vs. $17,308)
Whittier College vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or Whittier College .
- The average SAT score at Whittier College (1057) is 8 points higher than at Cottey College (1049)
- Incoming Whittier College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cottey College (23)
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Cottey College (73%)
Whittier College vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier 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 Whittier College.
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $25,500)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($124 vs. $263)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/