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Overview |
Cottey College | MBC | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Cottey College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | - | ||
| Admitted | 498 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Cottey College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Cottey College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 35.4% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at MBC than Cottey College ($31,611.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than MBC ($17,123 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 19.7% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($8,620 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 40.9% larger than aid received Cottey College ($24,389 vs. $17,308)
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 40 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Cottey College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
Cottey College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or MBC? 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 MBC and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/