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DeVry University-Louisville Grantham University Stephens College| Cottey College | Purdue Global Lincoln Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cottey College | Purdue Global-Lincoln Campus | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 288 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | kaplanuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | Purdue Global-Lincoln Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $13,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $13,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $4,959 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Cottey College | Purdue Global-Lincoln Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | - | ||
| Admitted | 498 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| 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 |
Cottey College | Purdue Global-Lincoln Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | Purdue Global-Lincoln Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $28,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $299 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | Purdue Global-Lincoln Campus | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 81% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Cottey College | Purdue Global-Lincoln Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | Purdue Global-Lincoln Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cottey College is larger than than Purdue Global-Lincoln Campus based on total student enrollment (311 students vs. 288 students)
Cottey College vs. Purdue Global-Lincoln Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or Purdue Global-Lincoln Campus?
- Cottey College is 74.8% more expensive to attend than Purdue Global-Lincoln Campus for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $13,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at Cottey College than Purdue Global Lincoln Campus ($23,350.00 vs. $13,356.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue Global Lincoln Campus are 73.8% lower than costs at Cottey College ($4,959 vs. $8,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than Purdue Global Lincoln Campus (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is ?% larger than aid received Purdue Global Lincoln Campus ($17,308 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or Purdue Global-Lincoln Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Global-Lincoln Campus or Cottey College .
Cottey College vs. Purdue Global-Lincoln Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or Purdue Global-Lincoln Campus? 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 Purdue Global-Lincoln Campus and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Purdue Global Lincoln Campus earn on average $5,500 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $16,965 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Global-Lincoln Campus graduates. ($12,000 vs. $28,965)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Global-Lincoln Campus graduates. ($124 vs. $299)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Global-Lincoln Campus students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/