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Overview |
College of the Ozarks | WWU | ||
| Location | Point Lookout, MO | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,487 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofo.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Ozarks | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,611 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,754 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
College of the Ozarks | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,239 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 473 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1065/1234 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
College of the Ozarks | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Ozarks | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $221 |
Diversity |
College of the Ozarks | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
College of the Ozarks | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 24% | ||
Campus |
College of the Ozarks | WWU | ||
| 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
- William Woods University is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 1,487 students)
College of the Ozarks vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Ozarks or WWU?
- William Woods University is 33.8% more expensive to attend than College of the Ozarks for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at WWU than College of the Ozarks ($26,500.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than WWU ($12,611 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 27.4% lower than costs at William Woods University ($8,200 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 8.9% larger than aid received College of the Ozarks ($20,431 vs. $18,754)
College of the Ozarks vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Ozarks or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or College of the Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at College of the Ozarks (1069) is 34 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming College of the Ozarks students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at WWU (3.4)
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
College of the Ozarks vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Ozarks or WWU? 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 WWU and College of the Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at College of the Ozarks is higher than William Woods University (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from William Woods University earn on average $1,800 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/