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LHU OBU Missouri State University-Springfield Oklahoma City University| Mississippi University for Women | College of the Ozarks | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MUW | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Columbus, MS | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,339 | 1,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muw.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
MUW | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,766 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,766 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,212 | $8,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,691 | $12,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,887 | $18,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
MUW | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 450 | 2,239 | ||
| Admitted | 446 | 473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | 1065/1234 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
MUW | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MUW | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | N/A |
Diversity |
MUW | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MUW | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 43% | ||
Campus |
MUW | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi University for Women is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (2,339 students vs. 1,487 students)
MUW vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MUW or College of the Ozarks?
- College of the Ozarks is 155% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155% higher at College of the Ozarks than Mississippi University for Women ($19,800.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than MUW ($12,611 vs. $12,691)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 0.1% lower than costs at Mississippi University for Women ($8,200 vs. $8,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks than Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Ozarks students is 89.7% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($18,754 vs. $9,887)
MUW vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MUW 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 MUW .
- The average SAT score at College of the Ozarks (1069) is 57 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming College of the Ozarks students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
MUW vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MUW 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 MUW.
- The graduation rate at College of the Ozarks is higher than Mississippi University for Women (54% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Mississippi University for Women earn on average $1,000 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($37,800 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/