College comparison

Cottey College vs Wittenberg University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Cottey College Nevada, MO	Wittenberg University Springfield, OH
Acceptance rateCottey College is more selective	69%	72%
SAT (25–75)	—	980–1275
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	254	1,215
Avg net price	$13,805	$18,649
Median earnings (10 yr)Wittenberg University reports higher median earnings	$35,422	$54,947
Graduation rate	56%	53%
Median debt	$19,043	$27,000
Economic mobility	—	0.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Cottey College or Wittenberg University harder to get into?

Cottey College is more selective: Cottey College's acceptance rate is approximately 69% and Wittenberg University's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Cottey College vs Wittenberg University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Cottey College and 980–1275 at Wittenberg University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.