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Overview |
College of the Ozarks | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Point Lookout, MO | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,487 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofo.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Ozarks | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,611 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,754 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
College of the Ozarks | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,239 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 473 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1234 | 1053/1238 | ||
| 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 | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Ozarks | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
College of the Ozarks | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
College of the Ozarks | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 38% | ||
Campus |
College of the Ozarks | Lycoming College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Ozarks is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,487 students vs. 1,059 students)
College of the Ozarks vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Ozarks or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 125% more expensive to attend than College of the Ozarks for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125% higher at Lycoming College than College of the Ozarks ($44,544.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than Lycoming College ($12,611 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 73% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($8,200 vs. $14,186)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 126.7% larger than aid received College of the Ozarks ($42,509 vs. $18,754)
College of the Ozarks vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Ozarks or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or College of the Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at College of the Ozarks (1069) is 35 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming College of the Ozarks students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
College of the Ozarks vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Ozarks or Lycoming 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 Lycoming College and College of the Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than College of the Ozarks (70% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $12,000 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/