Cox College vs. Lincoln University of Missouri

Comparable Facts

Compare Cox College in Springfield, MO with Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Lincoln University is larger than Cox College based on total student enrollment (2,054 students vs. 724 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Cox College is located in Springfield, MO (Midsize City setting); Lincoln University is in Jefferson City, MO (Small City setting).
• Cox College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Lincoln University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Cox College 8:1; Lincoln University 11:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 24.9% lower than at Cox College ($10,256 vs. $13,664).
• Out-of-state tuition is 19.4% higher at Lincoln University of Missouri than at Cox College (about $2,870 more per year; $17,692 vs. $14,822).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Lincoln University than at Cox College (87% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are required at Cox College, open admission at Lincoln University of Missouri.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Cox College graduates have a $3,776 lower median loan debt than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates ($20,184 vs. $23,960).
• Among borrowers, Cox College graduates have an estimated $39 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates ($208 vs. $247).
• More Cox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Missouri students, three years after graduation (60% vs. 37%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.