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Overview |
Ozarks | Central | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Ozarks | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $232 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Central | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ozarks | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Central?
- University of the Ozarks is 210.3% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at Ozarks than University of Central Missouri ($24,950.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Ozarks ($15,117 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 16% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($8,358 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than University of the Ozarks (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 195% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($19,224 vs. $6,517)
Ozarks vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 24 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or Central? 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 Central and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than University of the Ozarks (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $700 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $99 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($22,441 vs. $22,540)
- Central graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($232 vs. $233)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/