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Overview |
Cottey College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Moore, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 281 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | hc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $11,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $11,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $7,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $20,952 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $8,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Cottey College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 498 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 59.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | 846/1033 | ||
| 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 | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $22,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $230 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Cottey College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cottey College is larger than than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College based on total student enrollment (311 students vs. 281 students)
Cottey College vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College?
- Cottey College is 96.5% more expensive to attend than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $11,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.5% higher at Cottey College than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($23,350.00 vs. $11,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($17,123 vs. $20,952)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College are 16% lower than costs at Cottey College ($7,430 vs. $8,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 102.9% larger than aid received Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($17,308 vs. $8,532)
Cottey College vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 124 points higher than at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (925)
- Incoming Cottey College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (20)
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (3.1)
- Cottey College has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (42.9%)
Cottey College vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $10,313 lower median federal student loan debt than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $22,313)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates. ($124 vs. $230)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/