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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 | 311 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,350 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,350 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,308 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 78% |
Admission |
Cottey College | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 682 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 498 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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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% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 63% | ||
| 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 (12,250 students vs. 311 students)
Cottey College vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or UCO-Central?
- Cottey College is 232.3% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at Cottey College than University of Central Oklahoma ($23,350.00 vs. $17,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than UCO-Central ($17,123 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 0.1% lower than costs at University of Central Oklahoma ($8,620 vs. $8,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than University of Central Oklahoma (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 169.5% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($17,308 vs. $6,422)
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)
- Cottey College has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than UCO-Central (69.9%)
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/