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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | occ.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $13,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $13,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $6,458 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $17,604 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $7,976 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 377 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 94.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 41.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $32,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $180 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Ozark Christian College | ||
| 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
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than Ozark Christian College based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 689 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Ozark Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Ozark Christian College?
- Ozark Christian College is 94.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($13,680.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Ozark Christian College than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($13,680.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Ozark Christian College ($14,056 vs. $17,604)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 20.9% lower than costs at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($6,458 vs. $7,809)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ozark Christian College than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 16.8% larger than aid received Ozark Christian College ($9,316 vs. $7,976)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Ozark Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Ozark Christian College (3.32)
- Ozark Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Ozark Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Ozark Christian College is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn on average $5,700 more per year than Ozark Christian College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $32,200)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $480 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozark Christian College graduates. ($17,020 vs. $17,500)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Ozark Christian College graduates. ($175 vs. $180)
- More Ozark Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/