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Overview |
WSU | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 311 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 98% |
Admission |
WSU | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 682 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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 |
WSU | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $124 |
Diversity |
WSU | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 63% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 311 students)
WSU vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Cottey College?
- Cottey College is 241% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at Cottey College than Wichita State University ($23,350.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Cottey College ($13,553 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 46.3% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($8,620 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than Wichita State University (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 143.4% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($17,308 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 40 points higher than at Cottey College (1049)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cottey College (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Cottey College (73%)
WSU vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $20,500)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($124 vs. $211)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/