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Overview |
College of the Ozarks | Memphis | ||
| Location | Point Lookout, MO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,487 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofo.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Ozarks | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,611 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,754 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
College of the Ozarks | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,239 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 473 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.7% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1234 | 930/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
College of the Ozarks | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Ozarks | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $261 |
Diversity |
College of the Ozarks | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
College of the Ozarks | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 17% | ||
Campus |
College of the Ozarks | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 1,487 students)
College of the Ozarks vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Ozarks or Memphis?
- College of the Ozarks is 137.1% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.4% higher at College of the Ozarks than University of Memphis ($19,800.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than Memphis ($12,611 vs. $13,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 23.5% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($8,200 vs. $10,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Ozarks students is 94.8% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($18,754 vs. $9,625)
College of the Ozarks vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Ozarks or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or College of the Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at College of the Ozarks (1069) is 40 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming College of the Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
College of the Ozarks vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Ozarks or Memphis? 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 Memphis and College of the Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at College of the Ozarks is higher than University of Memphis (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $5,400 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/