Crowley's Ridge College vs. Cox College

Comparable Facts

Compare Crowley's Ridge College in Paragould, AR with Cox College in Springfield, MO on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Cox College is larger than Crowley's Ridge College based on total student enrollment (724 students vs. 241 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Crowley's Ridge College is located in Paragould, AR (Rural Fringe setting); Cox College is in Springfield, MO (Midsize City setting).
• Crowley's Ridge College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Cox College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Crowley's Ridge College 10:1; Cox College 8:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crowley's Ridge College are 37.8% lower than at Cox College ($8,500 vs. $13,664).
• Out-of-state tuition is 12.5% higher at Crowley's Ridge College than at Cox College (about $1,848 more per year; $16,670 vs. $14,822).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Crowley's Ridge College than at Cox College (97% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at Crowley's Ridge College, required at Cox College.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Crowley's Ridge College graduates have a $714 lower median loan debt than Cox College graduates ($19,470 vs. $20,184).
• Among borrowers, Crowley's Ridge College graduates have an estimated $7 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Cox College graduates ($201 vs. $208).
• More Cox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Crowley's Ridge College students, three years after graduation (60% vs. 46%).

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