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Overview |
EIU | Cox College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,804 | 795 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | coxcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Cox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,903 | $11,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,379 | $11,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,298 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,621 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,122 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
EIU | Cox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,648 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 7,892 | 5 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 60% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 890/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
EIU | Cox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Cox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $20,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $208 |
Diversity |
EIU | Cox College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
EIU | Cox College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Cox College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Cox College based on total student enrollment (8,804 students vs. 795 students)
EIU vs. Cox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Cox College?
- Cox College is 18.8% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($11,760.00 vs. $9,903.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at EIU than Cox College ($12,379.00 vs. $11,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 11.3% lower than costs at Cox College ($11,298 vs. $12,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Cox College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Cox College ($11,122 vs. $0)
EIU vs. Cox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Cox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cox College or EIU .
- Cox College has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than EIU (67.8%)
EIU vs. Cox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Cox College? 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 Cox College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at Cox College is higher than Eastern Illinois University (92% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Cox College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $40,600)
- Cox College students graduate with a $3,466 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($20,184 vs. $23,650)
- Cox College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($208 vs. $244)
- More Cox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/