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Saint Xavier University Stephens College SUNY Stony Brook| Saint Josephs College | Cottey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SJC | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
SJC | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 682 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 1030/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SJC | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
SJC | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
SJC | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 63% | ||
Campus |
SJC | 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
- Saint Josephs College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (972 students vs. 311 students)
SJC vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or Cottey College?
- Saint Josephs College is 27% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at SJC than Cottey College ($29,650.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Josephs College than Cottey College ($15,836 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 10% lower than costs at Saint Josephs College ($8,620 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 26.5% larger than aid received Cottey College ($21,898 vs. $17,308)
SJC vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or SJC .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 64 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming Cottey College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SJC (22)
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at SJC (3.27)
- SJC has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Cottey College (73%)
SJC vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC 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 SJC.
- Graduates from Saint Josephs College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More SJC 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/