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Overview |
SC | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Sterling, KS | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 706 | 311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sterling.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
SC | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,336 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,680 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,729 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
SC | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,959 | 682 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.1% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | 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 17, 2025 |
Academics |
SC | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SC | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,663 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $124 |
Diversity |
SC | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
SC | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 63% | ||
Campus |
SC | 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
- Sterling College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (706 students vs. 311 students)
SC vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SC or Cottey College?
- Sterling College is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at SC than Cottey College ($28,500.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than SC ($17,123 vs. $22,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 8.3% lower than costs at Sterling College ($8,620 vs. $9,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sterling College students is 14% larger than aid received Cottey College ($19,729 vs. $17,308)
SC vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SC or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or SC .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 59 points higher than at SC (990)
- Incoming Cottey College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SC (22)
- Accepted freshman SC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- Cottey College has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than SC (61.1%)
SC vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SC 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 SC.
- Graduates from Sterling College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $12,663 lower median federal student loan debt than SC graduates. ($12,000 vs. $24,663)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than SC graduates. ($124 vs. $255)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/