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Overview |
Cottey College | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Cottey College | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 498 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | 930/1120 | ||
| 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 | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Cottey College | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | Maryville College | ||
| 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
- Maryville College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (1,069 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 57.9% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.9% higher at Maryville College than Cottey College ($36,880.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than Maryville College ($17,123 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 46.4% lower than costs at Maryville College ($8,620 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 77.8% larger than aid received Cottey College ($30,782 vs. $17,308)
Cottey College vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 3 points higher than at Cottey College (1049)
- Incoming Cottey College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Maryville College (23)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- Cottey College has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Cottey College vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or Maryville 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 Maryville College and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Maryville College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/