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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Langston University WSU MACU UNT ECU| Cottey College | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cottey College | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 266 | 12,148 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #798 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,518 | $7,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,518 | $18,171 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,450 | $8,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,430 | $18,893 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,402 | $6,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Cottey College | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 567 | 4,945 | ||
| Admitted | 376 | 4,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | |||
| 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 | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $210 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Cottey College | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | UCO-Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (12,148 students vs. 266 students)
Cottey College vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or UCO-Central?
- Cottey College is 236.6% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($24,518.00 vs. $7,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at Cottey College than University of Central Oklahoma ($24,518.00 vs. $18,171.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than UCO-Central ($18,430 vs. $18,893)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 6.3% lower than costs at Cottey College ($8,886 vs. $9,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than University of Central Oklahoma (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 191.7% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($18,402 vs. $6,309)
Cottey College vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 39 points higher than at UCO-Central (1010)
- Incoming Cottey College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- UCO-Central has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Cottey College (66.3%)
Cottey College vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or UCO-Central? 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 UCO-Central and Cottey College.
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $10,700 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $8,393 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($12,000 vs. $20,393)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($124 vs. $210)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central 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/