College of the Ozarks vs. Missouri State University-Springfield

Comparable Facts

Compare College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, MO with Missouri State University Springfield in Springfield, MO on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Missouri State University Springfield is larger than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (24,360 students vs. 1,454 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• College of the Ozarks is located in Point Lookout, MO (Distant Town setting); Missouri State University Springfield is in Springfield, MO (Midsize City setting).
• College of the Ozarks is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Missouri State University Springfield is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: College of the Ozarks 14:1; Missouri State University Springfield 21:1.

College of the Ozarks vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, College of the Ozarks or Missouri State University-Springfield? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than Missouri State University-Springfield ($11,637 vs. $17,181).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 20% lower than at Missouri State University Springfield ($8,800 vs. $11,006).
• College of the Ozarks is 134.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than Missouri State University-Springfield (about $12,818 more per year; $22,320.00 vs. $9,502.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 18.9% higher at College of the Ozarks than at Missouri State University Springfield (about $3,550 more per year; $22,320.00 vs. $18,770.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at College of the Ozarks than at Missouri State University Springfield (100% vs. 90%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Ozarks students is 152% larger than aid received by Missouri State University Springfield students ($22,097 vs. $8,770).

College of the Ozarks vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, College of the Ozarks or Missouri State University-Springfield? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Missouri State University-Springfield and College of the Ozarks.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Missouri State University Springfield (1150) is 10 points higher than at College of the Ozarks (1140).
• Incoming College of the Ozarks students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 22) as students at Missouri State University-Springfield (22).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: College of the Ozarks 1050/1220; Missouri State University Springfield 1020/1270.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: College of the Ozarks 20/25; Missouri State University Springfield 19/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: College of the Ozarks - Required; Missouri State University-Springfield - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at College of the Ozarks (3.71).
• Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than College of the Ozarks (12%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 81.1% at College of the Ozarks vs. 25.6% at Missouri State University-Springfield.

College of the Ozarks vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for College of the Ozarks and Missouri State University-Springfield? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Missouri State University Springfield's six-year graduation rate (55%) is higher than College of the Ozarks's (54%).
• Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of about $5,300 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates about ten years after starting college ($42,100 vs. $36,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.