| Cottey vs. MBU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #12 in Federal Region VII Universities #9 in Missouri Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate/Associate's College | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$26,209 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$33,122 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $11,538 |
| More$22,013 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$15,788 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,130 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier73.02% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter70.90% |
| Lower19.28% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable42.38% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller311 | Total Enrollment | Larger5,231 |
| Smaller311 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,549 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 682 |
| - | Online Student Population | 693 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher56% | Graduate Rate | Lower40% |
| Lower61% | Retention Rate | Higher67% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 350) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 398) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 50 | Number of faculties | 272 |
| Higher$62,230 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$59,581 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.