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Overview |
Simpson College | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Location | Indianola, IA | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 689 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #412 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpson.edu | occ.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson College | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,202 | $13,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,202 | $13,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $6,458 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,185 | $17,604 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,898 | $7,976 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson College | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 377 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 94.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 41.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Simpson College | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson College | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $32,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $180 |
Diversity |
Simpson College | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Simpson College | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Simpson College | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Simpson College is larger than than Ozark Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 689 students)
Simpson College vs. Ozark Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson College or Ozark Christian College?
- Simpson College is 223.1% more expensive to attend than Ozark Christian College for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.1% higher at Simpson College than Ozark Christian College ($44,202.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ozark Christian College than Simpson College ($17,604 vs. $23,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 49.5% lower than costs at Simpson College ($6,458 vs. $9,654)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College as Ozark Christian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 350.1% larger than aid received Ozark Christian College ($35,898 vs. $7,976)
Simpson College vs. Ozark Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson College or Ozark Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ozark Christian College or Simpson College .
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Ozark Christian College (3.32)
- Ozark Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Simpson College (89.1%)
Simpson College vs. Ozark Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson College or Ozark Christian College? 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 Ozark Christian College and Simpson College.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Ozark Christian College (69% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $15,800 more per year than Ozark Christian College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $32,200)
- Ozark Christian College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ozark Christian College graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozark Christian College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/