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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Ozark Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | occ.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $13,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $13,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $6,458 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $17,604 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $7,976 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 377 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 94.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 41.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| 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 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $32,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $180 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Ozark Christian College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 689 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Ozark Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Ozark Christian College?
- Ozark Christian College is 41.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($13,680.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Ozark Christian College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($13,680.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Ozark Christian College ($16,990 vs. $17,604)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 64.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($6,458 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ozark Christian College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 41.3% larger than aid received Ozark Christian College ($11,269 vs. $7,976)
Southern Illinois University vs. Ozark Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University 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 Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Ozark Christian College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Ozark Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Ozark Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University 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 Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Ozark Christian College (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $15,600 more per year than Ozark Christian College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $32,200)
- Ozark Christian College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,500)
- Ozark Christian College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($180 vs. $232)
- More Ozark Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/