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Overview |
Coe College | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Coe College | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 682 | ||
| Admitted | - | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $124 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Coe College | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Coe 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
- Coe College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 311 students)
Coe College vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Cottey College?
- Coe College is 115.5% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.5% higher at Coe College than Cottey College ($50,314.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than Coe College ($17,123 vs. $21,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 26.7% lower than costs at Coe College ($8,620 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 149.3% larger than aid received Cottey College ($43,143 vs. $17,308)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 77 points higher than at Cottey College (1049)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cottey College (23)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
Coe College vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe 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 Coe College.
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $14,200 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $16,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $28,105)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($124 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/