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Briar Cliff University Stephens College University of Sioux Falls| Morningside College | Cottey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Morningside College | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,249 | 311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morningside.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morningside College | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,100 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,100 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,947 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,011 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Morningside College | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 682 | ||
| Admitted | 2,275 | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Morningside College | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morningside College | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Morningside College | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Morningside College | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Morningside College | 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
- Morningside College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (2,249 students vs. 311 students)
Morningside College vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morningside College or Cottey College?
- Morningside College is 50.3% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($35,100.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at Morningside College than Cottey College ($35,100.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than Morningside College ($17,123 vs. $23,947)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 24.4% lower than costs at Morningside College ($8,620 vs. $10,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morningside College than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morningside College students is 44.5% larger than aid received Cottey College ($25,011 vs. $17,308)
Morningside College vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morningside College or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or Morningside College .
- The average SAT score at Morningside College (1070) is 21 points higher than at Cottey College (1049)
- Incoming Morningside College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cottey College (23)
- Accepted freshman Morningside College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- Cottey College has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Morningside College (70.6%)
Morningside College vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morningside 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 Morningside College.
- Graduates from Morningside College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morningside College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Morningside College graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Morningside College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/