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Overview |
Cottey College | Northwest | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Cottey College | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 498 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.45 | ||
| 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 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Cottey College | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or Northwest?
- Cottey College is 288.2% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.3% higher at Cottey College than Northwest Missouri State University ($23,350.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Cottey College ($14,197 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 21% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($8,620 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than Northwest Missouri State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 106.4% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($17,308 vs. $8,387)
Cottey College vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 2 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Cottey College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Cottey College (73%)
Cottey College vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($12,000 vs. $25,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($124 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/