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Overview |
Ozark Christian College | Meredith | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 689 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | occ.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozark Christian College | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,680 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,680 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,458 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,604 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,976 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozark Christian College | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 377 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 356 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4%Open | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.3%Open | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ozark Christian College | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozark Christian College | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,200 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ozark Christian College | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Ozark Christian College | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Ozark Christian College | Meredith | ||
| 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
- Meredith College is larger than than Ozark Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 689 students)
Ozark Christian College vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozark Christian College or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 210.1% more expensive to attend than Ozark Christian College for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.1% higher at Meredith than Ozark Christian College ($42,420.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ozark Christian College than Meredith ($17,604 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 94.2% lower than costs at Meredith College ($6,458 vs. $12,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ozark Christian College as Meredith College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 273.9% larger than aid received Ozark Christian College ($29,825 vs. $7,976)
Ozark Christian College vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozark Christian College or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Ozark Christian College .
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Ozark Christian College (3.32)
- Ozark Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Ozark Christian College vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozark Christian College or Meredith? 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 Meredith and Ozark Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Ozark Christian College (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Ozark Christian College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $32,200)
- Ozark Christian College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,000)
- Ozark Christian College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($180 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozark Christian College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/