Universities/MO/Cottey College

Cottey College

Nevada, MO · Private Nonprofit · 254 students

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$35k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
69%Acceptance Rate
56%Graduation Rate
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Is Cottey College worth it?
✅ Excellent ROI
$170,248 total cost vs $349,182 estimated 10-year earnings
8
ROI Score / 10

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Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$30k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$110,248
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$170,248

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1–2 (starting salary)$65,806
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$283,376
Total 10-yr Earnings$349,182

Key Numbers

$178,934
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
5.2 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
-34%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
8/10
ROI Score
Excellent
📊 Data sources: Tuition from IPEDS. Earnings from U.S. College Scorecard (Dept. of Education). This calculator provides estimates only and should not be the sole basis for enrollment decisions.
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