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MCA OBU Memphis Missouri State University-Springfield Oklahoma City University| College of the Ozarks | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
College of the Ozarks | CBU | ||
| Location | Point Lookout, MO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,487 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofo.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Ozarks | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,611 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,754 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
College of the Ozarks | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,239 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 473 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.7% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1234 | 1030/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
College of the Ozarks | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Ozarks | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
College of the Ozarks | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
College of the Ozarks | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 27% | ||
Campus |
College of the Ozarks | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 1,487 students)
College of the Ozarks vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Ozarks or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 79.4% more expensive to attend than College of the Ozarks for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at CBU than College of the Ozarks ($35,520.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than CBU ($12,611 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 24.6% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($8,200 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 43.8% larger than aid received College of the Ozarks ($26,964 vs. $18,754)
College of the Ozarks vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Ozarks or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or College of the Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 36 points higher than at College of the Ozarks (1069)
- Incoming CBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
College of the Ozarks vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Ozarks or CBU? 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 CBU and College of the Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at College of the Ozarks is higher than Christian Brothers University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $13,800 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/