Cottey College vs. Appalachian Bible College

Comparable Facts

Compare Cottey College in Nevada, MO with Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, WV on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Cottey College is larger than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (254 students vs. 223 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Cottey College is located in Nevada, MO (Remote Town setting); Appalachian Bible College is in Mount Hope, WV (Distant Town setting).
• Cottey College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Appalachian Bible College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Cottey College 6:1; Appalachian Bible College 7:1.

Cottey College vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or Appalachian Bible College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Cottey College ($13,435 vs. $14,704).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 16.1% lower than at Cottey College ($9,430 vs. $11,240).
• Cottey College is 46.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than Appalachian Bible College (about $8,802 more per year; $27,562.00 vs. $18,760.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 46.9% higher at Cottey College than at Appalachian Bible College (about $8,802 more per year; $27,562.00 vs. $18,760.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Cottey College as at Appalachian Bible College (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 36% larger than aid received by Appalachian Bible College students ($24,565 vs. $18,061).

Cottey College vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or Appalachian Bible College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Appalachian Bible College and Cottey College.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Cottey College (1080) is 90 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (990).
• Incoming Appalachian Bible College students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 21 at Cottey College).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Cottey College 1030/1120; Appalachian Bible College 878/1106.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Cottey College 18/25; Appalachian Bible College 21/23.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Cottey College - Test-free; Appalachian Bible College - Required.
• Enrolled freshman Cottey College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32).
• Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Cottey College (69.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 21.6% at Cottey College vs. 79.2% at Appalachian Bible College.

Cottey College vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Cottey College and Appalachian Bible College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Appalachian Bible College's six-year graduation rate is 33%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Cottey College.
• Graduates from Cottey College earn a median of about $1,800 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates about ten years after starting college ($33,900 vs. $32,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Cottey College graduates have a $1,500 lower median loan debt than Appalachian Bible College graduates ($12,000 vs. $13,500).
• Among borrowers, Cottey College graduates have an estimated $15 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Appalachian Bible College graduates ($124 vs. $139).
• More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.