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Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Ozark Christian College | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozark Christian College | ECU | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 689 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | occ.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozark Christian College | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,680 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,680 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,458 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,604 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,976 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Ozark Christian College | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 377 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 356 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4%Open | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.3%Open | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Ozark Christian College | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozark Christian College | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $174 |
Diversity |
Ozark Christian College | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Ozark Christian College | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Ozark Christian College | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Central University is larger than than Ozark Christian College based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 689 students)
Ozark Christian College vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozark Christian College or ECU?
- Ozark Christian College is 128% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($13,680.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at ECU than Ozark Christian College ($15,361.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Ozark Christian College ($10,221 vs. $17,604)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 20% lower than costs at East Central University ($6,458 vs. $7,752)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ozark Christian College than East Central University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 11% larger than aid received Ozark Christian College ($8,853 vs. $7,976)
Ozark Christian College vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozark Christian College or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Ozark Christian College .
- Accepted freshman Ozark Christian College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at ECU (3.31)
- Ozark Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than ECU (70.1%)
Ozark Christian College vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozark Christian College or ECU? 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 ECU and Ozark Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Ozark Christian College is higher than East Central University (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Ozark Christian College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,200)
- East Central University students graduate with a $622 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozark Christian College graduates. ($16,878 vs. $17,500)
- ECU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Ozark Christian College graduates. ($174 vs. $180)
- More Ozark Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/