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Overview |
McMurry | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
McMurry | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 682 | ||
| Admitted | - | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $124 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
McMurry | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 63% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Cottey College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- MacMurray College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (548 students vs. 311 students)
McMurry vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Cottey College?
- MacMurray College is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at McMurry than Cottey College ($27,740.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 13.8% lower than costs at MacMurray College ($8,620 vs. $9,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than MacMurray College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($17,308 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 127 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Cottey College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry 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 McMurry.
- Graduates from MacMurray College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($12,000 vs. $26,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($124 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/