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OBU IWU Malone University Missouri State University-Springfield Liberty University Oklahoma City University Ashland College| College of the Ozarks | Mount Vernon Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
College of the Ozarks | MVNU | ||
| Location | Point Lookout, MO | Mount Vernon, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,487 | 1,941 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofo.edu | mvnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Ozarks | MVNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $33,918 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $33,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $9,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,611 | $23,391 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,754 | $23,202 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
College of the Ozarks | MVNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,239 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 473 | 913 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.7% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1234 | 963/1228 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
College of the Ozarks | MVNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Ozarks | MVNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,536 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $274 |
Diversity |
College of the Ozarks | MVNU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
College of the Ozarks | MVNU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 13% | ||
Campus |
College of the Ozarks | MVNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,941 students vs. 1,487 students)
College of the Ozarks vs. MVNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Ozarks or MVNU?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 71.3% more expensive to attend than College of the Ozarks for in-state tuition ($33,918.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.3% higher at MVNU than College of the Ozarks ($33,918.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than MVNU ($12,611 vs. $23,391)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 17.2% lower than costs at Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($8,200 vs. $9,612)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks as Mount Vernon Nazarene University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 23.7% larger than aid received College of the Ozarks ($23,202 vs. $18,754)
College of the Ozarks vs. MVNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Ozarks or MVNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MVNU or College of the Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at College of the Ozarks (1069) is 22 points higher than at MVNU (1047)
- Incoming College of the Ozarks students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at MVNU (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at MVNU (3.55)
- MVNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
College of the Ozarks vs. MVNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Ozarks or MVNU? 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 MVNU and College of the Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at MVNU is higher than College of the Ozarks (57% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $9,300 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/