Cottey vs. SMC
Cottey ranked #-1 and SMC ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Cottey College and Spartanburg Methodist College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Cottey's tuition ($26,209) is more expensive than SMC ($19,350).
- Cottey's acceptance rate (66.31%) is lower than SMC (81.40%).
- SMC has higher yield (28.41%) than Cottey (17.55%).
- Cottey's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than SMC (17 to 1).
- SMC (1,029 students) is larger than Cottey (266 students) with more enrolled students.
- Cottey ($24,728) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($14,775).
- Cottey's graduation rate (61%) is higher than SMC (38%).

Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$26,209
Financial Aid
$24,728
Test Scores
Admission
66.31% Acceptance Rate
17.55% Yield
Enrollment
266 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
61% Graduation Rate
61% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
37 Faculties (full-time)
149 Staffs (full-time)
$61,102 Faculty Salary
$44,647 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-350 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered

Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$19,350
Financial Aid
$14,775
Test Scores
Admission
81.40% Acceptance Rate
28.41% Yield
Enrollment
1,029 (All undergraduate)
166 Online Students
Graduation Rate
38% Graduation Rate
37% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
37 Faculties (full-time)
153 Staffs (full-time)
$50,989 Faculty Salary
$49,338 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-601 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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