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WSC Nebraska UNOMAHA KU Stephens College Fort Hays State University Angelo State Chadron State College| Cottey College | University of Nebraska at Kearney | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cottey College | UNK | ||
| Location | Nevada, MO | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 266 | 6,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cottey.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cottey College | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,518 | $6,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,518 | $12,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,450 | $11,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,430 | $16,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,402 | $8,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Cottey College | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 567 | 7,253 | ||
| Admitted | 376 | 6,222 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cottey College | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cottey College | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $219 |
Diversity |
Cottey College | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Cottey College | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Cottey College | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (6,017 students vs. 266 students)
Cottey College vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cottey College or UNK?
- Cottey College is 280.1% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($24,518.00 vs. $6,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.4% higher at Cottey College than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($24,518.00 vs. $12,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Cottey College ($16,249 vs. $18,430)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 26.3% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($9,450 vs. $11,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than University of Nebraska at Kearney (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 109.6% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($18,402 vs. $8,779)
Cottey College vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cottey College or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Cottey College .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is the same at UNK (1049)
- Incoming Cottey College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNK (23)
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Cottey College (66.3%)
Cottey College vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cottey College or UNK? 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 UNK and Cottey College.
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $9,500 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($12,000 vs. $21,250)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($124 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/