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KY State Alcorn State University AAMU Tougaloo College| Mississippi Valley State University | Ozark Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | occ.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $13,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $13,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $6,458 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $17,604 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $7,976 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | 377 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 94.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 41.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Mississippi Valley State University | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $32,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $180 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi Valley State University is larger than than Ozark Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 689 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Ozark Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or Ozark Christian College?
- Ozark Christian College is 85% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($13,680.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85% higher at Ozark Christian College than Mississippi Valley State University ($13,680.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than Ozark Christian College ($11,598 vs. $17,604)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 25.6% lower than costs at Mississippi Valley State University ($6,458 vs. $8,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ozark Christian College than Mississippi Valley State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 24.9% larger than aid received Ozark Christian College ($9,961 vs. $7,976)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Ozark Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or Ozark Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ozark Christian College or Mississippi Valley State University .
- Accepted freshman Ozark Christian College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- Ozark Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Ozark Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or Ozark Christian College? 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 Ozark Christian College and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Ozark Christian College is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (39% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Ozark Christian College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($32,200 vs. $26,600)
- Ozark Christian College students graduate with a $11,836 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $29,336)
- Ozark Christian College graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($180 vs. $303)
- More Ozark Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/