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Overview |
Cox College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 852 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coxcollege.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cox College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,646 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,646 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,168 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Cox College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cox College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cox College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,184 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cox College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Cox College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Cox College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Cox College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 852 students)
Cox College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cox College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 322.7% more expensive to attend than Cox College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $10,646.00)
- Out of state tuition is 322.7% higher at Willamette University than Cox College ($45,000.00 vs. $10,646.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cox College are 28.4% lower than costs at Willamette University ($11,168 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Cox College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is ?% larger than aid received Cox College ($27,700 vs. $0)
Cox College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cox College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Cox College .
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Cox College (33.3%)
Cox College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cox College or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Cox College.
- The graduation rate at Cox College is higher than Willamette University (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Cox College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $40,600)
- Cox College students graduate with a $5,816 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($20,184 vs. $26,000)
- Cox College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($208 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cox College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/