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Overview |
PUC | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 1,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $8,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $12,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $18,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PUC | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 2,239 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 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 |
PUC | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | N/A |
Diversity |
PUC | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
PUC | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 43% | ||
Campus |
PUC | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Ozarks is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (1,487 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or College of the Ozarks?
- Pacific Union College is 64.9% more expensive to attend than College of the Ozarks for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at PUC than College of the Ozarks ($32,655.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than PUC ($12,611 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 13.1% lower than costs at Pacific Union College ($8,200 vs. $9,273)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College as College of the Ozarks (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 24.7% larger than aid received College of the Ozarks ($23,383 vs. $18,754)
PUC vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC 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 PUC .
- The average SAT score at College of the Ozarks (1069) is 85 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming College of the Ozarks students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at PUC (3.24)
- PUC has a higher acceptance rate (48.5%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
PUC vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC 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 PUC.
- The graduation rate at College of the Ozarks is higher than Pacific Union College (54% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $22,400 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/