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Overview |
College of the Ozarks | SU | ||
| Location | Point Lookout, MO | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,487 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #187 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofo.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Ozarks | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,611 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,754 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
College of the Ozarks | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,239 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 473 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1234 | 1120/1355 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
College of the Ozarks | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Ozarks | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $278 |
Diversity |
College of the Ozarks | SU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
College of the Ozarks | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 13% | ||
Campus |
College of the Ozarks | SU | ||
| 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
- College of the Ozarks is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (1,487 students vs. 1,483 students)
College of the Ozarks vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Ozarks or SU?
- Southwestern University is 144.7% more expensive to attend than College of the Ozarks for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.7% higher at SU than College of the Ozarks ($48,450.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than SU ($12,611 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 50% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($8,200 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 63.2% larger than aid received College of the Ozarks ($30,609 vs. $18,754)
College of the Ozarks vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Ozarks or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or College of the Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 99 points higher than at College of the Ozarks (1069)
- Incoming SU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at SU (3.5)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
College of the Ozarks vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Ozarks or SU? 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 SU and College of the Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than College of the Ozarks (73% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $20,600 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/