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Millsaps Samford University OBU Ole Miss Jackson State University Mississippi State Missouri State University-Springfield Oklahoma City University| Mississippi College | College of the Ozarks | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MC | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 1,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $8,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $12,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $18,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MC | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 2,239 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 1065/1234 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
MC | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
MC | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
MC | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 43% | ||
Campus |
MC | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi College is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 1,487 students)
MC vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or College of the Ozarks?
- College of the Ozarks is 0.7% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at College of the Ozarks than Mississippi College ($19,800.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than MC ($12,611 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 44.1% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($8,200 vs. $11,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College as College of the Ozarks (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Ozarks students is 10.9% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($18,754 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC 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 MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 37 points higher than at College of the Ozarks (1069)
- Incoming MC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at MC (3.56)
- MC has a higher acceptance rate (40%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
MC vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC 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 MC.
- The graduation rate at College of the Ozarks is higher than Mississippi College (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $7,300 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/