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Overview |
ESU | Cox College | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | coxcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Cox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $10,646 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $10,646 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $11,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 0% |
Admission |
ESU | Cox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 3 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 1 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 33.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ESU | Cox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Cox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $20,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $208 |
Diversity |
ESU | Cox College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
ESU | Cox College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Cox College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Cox College based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 852 students)
ESU vs. Cox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Cox College?
- Cox College is 101.7% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($10,646.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at ESU than Cox College ($13,195.00 vs. $10,646.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 20% lower than costs at Cox College ($9,308 vs. $11,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than Cox College (89% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emporia State University students is ?% larger than aid received Cox College ($5,345 vs. $0)
ESU vs. Cox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or Cox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cox College or ESU .
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Cox College (33.3%)
ESU vs. Cox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU 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 ESU .
- The graduation rate at Cox College is higher than Emporia State University (92% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Cox College earn on average $1,600 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $765 lower median federal student loan debt than Cox College graduates. ($19,419 vs. $20,184)
- ESU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Cox College graduates. ($200 vs. $208)
- More Cox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU 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/