Oakwood University vs. Cox College

Comparable Facts

Compare Oakwood University in Huntsville, AL with Cox College in Springfield, MO on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Oakwood University is larger than Cox College based on total student enrollment (1,226 students vs. 724 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Oakwood University is located in Huntsville, AL (Midsize City setting); Cox College is in Springfield, MO (Midsize City setting).
• Oakwood University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Cox College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Oakwood University 14:1; Cox College 8:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 31.3% lower than at Cox College ($9,384 vs. $13,664).
• Out-of-state tuition is 51.9% higher at Oakwood University than at Cox College (about $7,690 more per year; $22,512 vs. $14,822).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Oakwood University than at Cox College (99% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Oakwood University, required at Cox College.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 30.1% at Oakwood University vs. 100% at Cox College.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Cox College graduates have a $10,816 lower median loan debt than Oakwood University graduates ($20,184 vs. $31,000).
• Among borrowers, Cox College graduates have an estimated $112 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Oakwood University graduates ($208 vs. $320).
• More Cox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation (60% vs. 27%).

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