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Overview |
Cox College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 795 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coxcollege.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cox College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,760 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,760 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,576 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 89% |
Admission |
Cox College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 5 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Cox College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cox College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,184 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $232 |
Diversity |
Cox College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Cox College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Cox College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Cox College based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 795 students)
Cox College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cox College or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Cox College is 50.5% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($11,760.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at Missouri State University-Springfield than Cox College ($16,716.00 vs. $11,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 22.9% lower than costs at Cox College ($10,230 vs. $12,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Cox College (89% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri State University Springfield students is ?% larger than aid received Cox College ($8,193 vs. $0)
Cox College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cox College or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Cox College .
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Cox College (71.4%)
Cox College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cox College or Missouri State University-Springfield? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Missouri State University-Springfield and Cox College.
- The graduation rate at Cox College is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (92% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $1,500 more per year than Cox College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,600)
- Cox College students graduate with a $2,316 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($20,184 vs. $22,500)
- Cox College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($208 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cox College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/