Cox vs Pacific College of Health and Science
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Cox CollegeSpringfield, MOCatholic life on campusPacific College of Health and ScienceSan Diego, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Cox has the higher graduation rate: 100% against 77% at Pacific College of Health and Science.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Cox: $56,867, against $26,209 at Pacific College of Health and Science.
- Median debt is lower at Pacific College of Health and Science: $12,271, against $20,000 at Cox.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private for-profit
Location
Springfield, MO
San Diego, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
795
885
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
100%
Graduation rate
100%
77%
First-year retention
0%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$51,918
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$51,247
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$52,071
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$52,467
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$52,468
Median debt
$20,000
$12,271
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$56,867
$26,209
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.