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William Penn University CULVER Southeast Missouri State University OKWU WSC Stephens College Western Illinois University| Cottey College | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cottey College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Cottey College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 498 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Cottey College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Cottey College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | Missouri Valley 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
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or Missouri Valley College?
- Cottey College is 12% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Cottey College than Missouri Valley College ($23,350.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than Missouri Valley College ($17,123 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 19.5% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($8,620 vs. $10,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 1.2% larger than aid received Cottey College ($17,514 vs. $17,308)
Cottey College vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or Cottey College .
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Cottey College has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Cottey College vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley College and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Missouri Valley College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/