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Stephens College MCC-MW| Graceland University Lamoni | Cottey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,627 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,753 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 682 | ||
| Admitted | 1,498 | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 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 |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $124 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Cottey College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Graceland University Lamoni is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 311 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or Cottey College?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 33.8% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than Cottey College ($31,250.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Cottey College ($16,627 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 17.2% lower than costs at Graceland University Lamoni ($8,620 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 71.9% larger than aid received Cottey College ($29,753 vs. $17,308)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or Graceland University-Lamoni .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 88 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Cottey College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Graceland University-Lamoni has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Cottey College (73%)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni or Cottey College? 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 Cottey College and Graceland University-Lamoni.
- Graduates from Graceland University Lamoni earn on average $7,100 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $11,544 lower median federal student loan debt than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($12,000 vs. $23,544)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($124 vs. $243)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/