| Cottey vs. WUSTL |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #22 in National Universities #50 in World University Rankings #1 in Missouri Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate/Associate's College | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$26,209 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$62,982 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $62,366 |
| Less$22,013 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$49,844 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,530 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier73.02% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter11.76% |
| Lower19.28% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable48.17% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller311 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,012 |
| Smaller311 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,132 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 8,880 |
| - | Online Student Population | 780 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower56% | Graduate Rate | Higher93% |
| Lower61% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| 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: 7,032) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,772) |
| Faculties | ||
| 7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 50 | Number of faculties | 2,179 |
| Lower$62,230 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$146,737 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.