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Overview |
Murray State University | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | occ.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $13,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $13,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $6,458 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $17,604 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $7,976 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 377 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 94.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 41.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | |||
| 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 |
Murray State University | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $32,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $180 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Murray State University | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Murray 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Murray State University is larger than than Ozark Christian College based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 689 students)
Murray State University vs. Ozark Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Ozark Christian College?
- Ozark Christian College is 66.9% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($13,680.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Murray State University than Ozark Christian College ($17,652.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Ozark Christian College ($11,042 vs. $17,604)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 57.3% lower than costs at Murray State University ($6,458 vs. $10,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as Ozark Christian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Murray State University students is 44.9% larger than aid received Ozark Christian College ($11,560 vs. $7,976)
Murray State University vs. Ozark Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray 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 Murray State University .
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Ozark Christian College (3.32)
- Ozark Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Murray State University (84%)
Murray State University vs. Ozark Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray 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 Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Ozark Christian College (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Ozark Christian College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $32,200)
- Ozark Christian College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,500)
- Ozark Christian College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($180 vs. $222)
- More Ozark Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/