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CBU University of Southern Mississippi Stephens College| Cottey College | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cottey College | MCA | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Cottey College | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | - | ||
| Admitted | 498 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $341 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Cottey College | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | - | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cottey College is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (311 students vs. 116 students)
Cottey College vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 38.8% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at MCA than Cottey College ($32,400.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 3.1% lower than costs at Memphis College of Art ($8,620 vs. $8,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than Memphis College of Art (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($17,308 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Cottey College .
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at MCA (3.33)
Cottey College vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or MCA? 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 MCA and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Cottey College earn on average $4,000 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($33,900 vs. $29,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $21,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($12,000 vs. $33,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $217 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($124 vs. $341)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/