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Overview |
Northwest | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 1,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $8,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $12,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $18,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwest | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 2,239 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 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 |
Northwest | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
Northwest | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwest | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,487 students)
Northwest vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or College of the Ozarks?
- College of the Ozarks is 229.2% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.9% higher at College of the Ozarks than Northwest Missouri State University ($19,800.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than Northwest ($12,611 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 27.2% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($8,200 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Ozarks students is 123.6% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($18,754 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest 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 Northwest .
- The average SAT score at College of the Ozarks (1069) is 22 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
Northwest vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest 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 Northwest.
- The graduation rate at College of the Ozarks is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/