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Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Cox College | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cox College | ECU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 852 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coxcollege.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cox College | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,646 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,646 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,168 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 89% |
Admission |
Cox College | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 1 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.3% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | |||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cox College | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,184 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $174 |
Diversity |
Cox College | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Cox College | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Cox College | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Central University is larger than than Cox College based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 852 students)
Cox College vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cox College or ECU?
- Cox College is 77.4% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($10,646.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at ECU than Cox College ($15,361.00 vs. $10,646.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 44.1% lower than costs at Cox College ($7,752 vs. $11,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Cox College (89% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is ?% larger than aid received Cox College ($8,853 vs. $0)
Cox College vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cox College or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Cox College .
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Cox College (33.3%)
Cox College vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cox College or ECU? 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 ECU and Cox College.
- The graduation rate at Cox College is higher than East Central University (92% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Cox College earn on average $300 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $3,306 lower median federal student loan debt than Cox College graduates. ($16,878 vs. $20,184)
- ECU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Cox College graduates. ($174 vs. $208)
- More Cox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/