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Overview |
Ozark Christian College | HSU | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 689 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | occ.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozark Christian College | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,680 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,680 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,458 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,604 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,976 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozark Christian College | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 377 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 356 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4%Open | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.3%Open | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | |||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozark Christian College | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ozark Christian College | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Ozark Christian College | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Ozark Christian College | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Ozark Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 689 students)
Ozark Christian College vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozark Christian College or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 124.4% more expensive to attend than Ozark Christian College for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.4% higher at HSU than Ozark Christian College ($30,694.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ozark Christian College than HSU ($17,604 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 54.5% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($6,458 vs. $9,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ozark Christian College as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 184.5% larger than aid received Ozark Christian College ($22,695 vs. $7,976)
Ozark Christian College vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozark Christian College or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Ozark Christian College .
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Ozark Christian College (3.32)
- Ozark Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than HSU (88.2%)
Ozark Christian College vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozark Christian College or HSU? 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 HSU and Ozark Christian College.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Ozark Christian College (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Ozark Christian College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $32,200)
- Ozark Christian College students graduate with a $8,489 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,989)
- Ozark Christian College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($180 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozark Christian College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/