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Overview |
Cottey College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Cottey College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 498 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Cottey College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $234 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Cottey College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (1,337 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 45.4% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Cottey College ($33,952.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($17,123 vs. $18,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 42.3% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($8,620 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than North Carolina Wesleyan College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 64% larger than aid received Cottey College ($28,392 vs. $17,308)
Cottey College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 171 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Cottey College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- Cottey College has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
Cottey College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Cottey College.
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $10,718 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $22,718)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($124 vs. $234)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/