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Overview |
Central Christian College | Cottey College | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 455 | 266 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralchristian.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central Christian College | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $24,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $24,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,950 | $9,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,217 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,079 | $18,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Central Christian College | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 567 | ||
| Admitted | - | 376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 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 |
Central Christian College | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central Christian College | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,600 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $124 |
Diversity |
Central Christian College | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Central Christian College | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Central Christian 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
- Central Christian College of Kansas is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (455 students vs. 266 students)
Central Christian College vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central Christian College or Cottey College?
- Cottey College is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Central Christian College for in-state tuition ($24,518.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Cottey College than Central Christian College of Kansas ($24,518.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Christian College of Kansas than Cottey College ($12,217 vs. $18,430)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Christian College of Kansas are 5.6% lower than costs at Cottey College ($8,950 vs. $9,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than Central Christian College of Kansas (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Christian College of Kansas students is 9.1% larger than aid received Cottey College ($20,079 vs. $18,402)
Which college is harder to get into, Central Christian College or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or Central Christian College .
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Central Christian College (3.24)
Central Christian College vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central Christian 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 Central Christian College.
- Graduates from Cottey College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Central Christian College graduates after ten years. ($33,900 vs. $32,600)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central Christian College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $25,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Central Christian College graduates. ($124 vs. $258)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Christian College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/