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Overview |
Cox College | Northwest | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 795 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coxcollege.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cox College | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,760 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,760 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,576 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
Cox College | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7 | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | 5 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | |||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cox College | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,184 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cox College | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Cox College | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Cox College | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Cox College based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 795 students)
Cox College vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cox College or Northwest?
- Cox College is 82.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($11,760.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Northwest than Cox College ($12,884.00 vs. $11,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 6.7% lower than costs at Cox College ($11,788 vs. $12,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Cox College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is ?% larger than aid received Cox College ($8,700 vs. $0)
Cox College vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cox College or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Cox College .
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Cox College (71.4%)
Cox College vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cox College or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Cox College.
- The graduation rate at Cox College is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (92% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $600 more per year than Cox College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,600)
- Cox College students graduate with a $4,816 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($20,184 vs. $25,000)
- Cox College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cox College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/