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Overview |
McPherson College | Cottey College | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
McPherson College | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 682 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McPherson College | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $124 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McPherson College | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 63% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | 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
- McPherson College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (822 students vs. 311 students)
McPherson College vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or Cottey College?
- McPherson College is 39.2% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at McPherson College than Cottey College ($32,494.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than McPherson College ($17,123 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 15.1% lower than costs at McPherson College ($8,620 vs. $9,918)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 26.6% larger than aid received Cottey College ($21,916 vs. $17,308)
McPherson College vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 109 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming Cottey College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- Cottey College has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
McPherson College vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College 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 McPherson College.
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $26,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($124 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College 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/