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KU ESU Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Pitt State| Kansas State University | Cox College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | Cox College | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | coxcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Cox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $10,646 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $10,646 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $11,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 0% |
Admission |
K-State | Cox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 3 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 1 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 33.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| 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 |
K-State | Cox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Cox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $208 |
Diversity |
K-State | Cox College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
K-State | Cox College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 0% | ||
Campus |
K-State | Cox College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than Cox College based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 852 students)
K-State vs. Cox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Cox College?
- Cox College is 12.2% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($10,646.00 vs. $9,489.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.1% higher at K-State than Cox College ($25,560.00 vs. $10,646.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 10.6% lower than costs at Cox College ($10,100 vs. $11,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than Cox College (89% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is ?% larger than aid received Cox College ($8,537 vs. $0)
K-State vs. Cox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or Cox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cox College or K-State .
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Cox College (33.3%)
K-State vs. Cox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State 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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at Cox College is higher than Kansas State University (92% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Cox College graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $40,600)
- Cox College students graduate with a $2,316 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($20,184 vs. $22,500)
- Cox College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($208 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cox College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/