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JMU BC OBU Cabrini College Liberty University Mason Missouri State University-Springfield WSU Oklahoma City University| College of the Ozarks | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
College of the Ozarks | EMU | ||
| Location | Point Lookout, MO | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,487 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofo.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Ozarks | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,611 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,754 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
College of the Ozarks | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,239 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 473 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.7% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1234 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
College of the Ozarks | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Ozarks | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $242 |
Diversity |
College of the Ozarks | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
College of the Ozarks | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 27% | ||
Campus |
College of the Ozarks | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Ozarks is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (1,487 students vs. 1,334 students)
College of the Ozarks vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Ozarks or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 105% more expensive to attend than College of the Ozarks for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105% higher at EMU than College of the Ozarks ($40,590.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than EMU ($12,611 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 49.3% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($8,200 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 62.4% larger than aid received College of the Ozarks ($30,460 vs. $18,754)
College of the Ozarks vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Ozarks or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or College of the Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at College of the Ozarks (1069) is 60 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming College of the Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
College of the Ozarks vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Ozarks or EMU? 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 EMU and College of the Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than College of the Ozarks (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $7,100 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/