Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
OBU ISU Simpson College Missouri State University-Springfield Wartburg College Oklahoma City University| Central College | College of the Ozarks | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Central College | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | cofo.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Central College | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $19,800 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $8,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $12,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $18,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | College of the Ozarks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 2,239 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1065/1234 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Central College | College of the Ozarks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Central College | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Central College | College of the Ozarks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Central College | College of the Ozarks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 73% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Central College | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Ozarks is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,487 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or College of the Ozarks?
- Central College and College of the Ozarks cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Central College as College of the Ozarks ($19,800.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than Central College ($12,611 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 32.4% lower than costs at Central College ($8,200 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as College of the Ozarks (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Ozarks students is 70.5% larger than aid received Central College ($18,754 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or College of the Ozarks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Ozarks or Central College .
- The average SAT score at College of the Ozarks (1069) is 1 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
Central College vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or College of the Ozarks? 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 College of the Ozarks and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than College of the Ozarks (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $11,200 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/