Cox vs South University-Tampa
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Cox CollegeSpringfield, MOCatholic life on campusSouth University-TampaTampa, FLCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Cox has the higher graduation rate: 100% against 23% at South University-Tampa.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Cox: $56,867, against $34,421 at South University-Tampa.
- Median debt is lower at Cox: $20,000, against $26,123 at South University-Tampa.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private for-profit
Location
Springfield, MO
Tampa, FL
Setting
City
City
Students
795
720
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.
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 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%
23%
First-year retention
0%
50%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$20,434
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$20,347
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$19,364
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$20,759
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,442
Median debt
$20,000
$26,123
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$56,867
$34,421
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.