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Overview |
Cottey College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 266 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,518 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,518 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,450 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,430 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,402 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cottey College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 567 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 376 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | 940/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Cottey College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $246 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Cottey College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 266 students)
Cottey College vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 34.2% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $24,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Carson-Newman College than Cottey College ($32,900.00 vs. $24,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than Carson-Newman College ($18,430 vs. $19,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 11.2% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($9,450 vs. $10,507)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 43.9% larger than aid received Cottey College ($26,472 vs. $18,402)
Cottey College vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 10 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Cottey College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (68.3%) than Cottey College (66.3%)
Cottey College vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $11,880 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $23,880)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($124 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/