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Overview |
Cox College | Central | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 852 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coxcollege.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cox College | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,646 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,646 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,168 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Cox College | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 1 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.3% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cox College | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,184 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $232 |
Diversity |
Cox College | Central | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Cox College | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Cox College | Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Cox College based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 852 students)
Cox College vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cox College or Central?
- Cox College is 32.4% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($10,646.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Central than Cox College ($16,080.00 vs. $10,646.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 15.1% lower than costs at Cox College ($9,699 vs. $11,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Cox College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Missouri students is ?% larger than aid received Cox College ($6,517 vs. $0)
Cox College vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cox College or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Cox College .
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Cox College (33.3%)
Cox College vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cox College or Central? 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 Central and Cox College.
- The graduation rate at Cox College is higher than University of Central Missouri (92% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $900 more per year than Cox College graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $40,600)
- Cox College students graduate with a $2,257 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($20,184 vs. $22,441)
- Cox College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($208 vs. $232)
- More Cox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central 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/