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Overview |
Cottey College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Cottey College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | - | ||
| Admitted | 498 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Cottey College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $254 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Cottey College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cottey College is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (311 students vs. 273 students)
Cottey College vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or Ohio Valley University?
- Cottey College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Cottey College than Ohio Valley University ($23,350.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 6.6% lower than costs at Ohio Valley University ($8,620 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than Ohio Valley University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($17,308 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or Ohio Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Valley University or Cottey College .
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Cottey College vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or Ohio Valley University? 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 Ohio Valley University and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Ohio Valley University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $12,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $24,650)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($124 vs. $254)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/