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Overview |
College of the Ozarks | OU | ||
| Location | Point Lookout, MO | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,487 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofo.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Ozarks | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,611 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,754 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
College of the Ozarks | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,239 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 473 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1234 | 1130/1330 | ||
| 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 | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Ozarks | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $206 |
Diversity |
College of the Ozarks | OU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
College of the Ozarks | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 45% | ||
Campus |
College of the Ozarks | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 1,487 students)
College of the Ozarks vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Ozarks or OU?
- College of the Ozarks is 302.4% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at OU than College of the Ozarks ($21,488.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than OU ($12,611 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 92.4% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($8,200 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Ozarks students is 77.6% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($18,754 vs. $10,561)
College of the Ozarks vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Ozarks or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or College of the Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 135 points higher than at College of the Ozarks (1069)
- Incoming OU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
College of the Ozarks vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Ozarks or OU? 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 OU and College of the Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than College of the Ozarks (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $22,500 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/