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UCO-Central NWOSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University USAO ESU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stephens College| Cottey College | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cottey College | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 311 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Cottey College | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 498 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.53 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $162 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Cottey College | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | SWOSU | ||
| 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
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or SWOSU?
- Cottey College is 254.6% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at Cottey College than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($23,350.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Cottey College ($13,699 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 24.4% lower than costs at Cottey College ($6,930 vs. $8,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 102.7% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($17,308 vs. $8,539)
Cottey College vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 59 points higher than at SWOSU (990)
- Incoming Cottey College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SWOSU (21)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- SWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Cottey College (73%)
Cottey College vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and Cottey College.
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $3,687 lower median federal student loan debt than SWOSU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $15,687)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than SWOSU graduates. ($124 vs. $162)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/