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Overview |
ESU | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | occ.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $13,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $13,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $6,458 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $17,604 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $7,976 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
ESU | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 377 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 94.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 41.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
ESU | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $32,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $180 |
Diversity |
ESU | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
ESU | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 72% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Ozark Christian College based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 689 students)
ESU vs. Ozark Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Ozark Christian College?
- Ozark Christian College is 159.2% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($13,680.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Ozark Christian College than Emporia State University ($13,680.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Ozark Christian College ($14,854 vs. $17,604)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 44.1% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($6,458 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ozark Christian College than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ozark Christian College students is 49.2% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($7,976 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. Ozark Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or Ozark Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ozark Christian College or ESU .
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Ozark Christian College (3.32)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Ozark Christian College (94.4%)
ESU vs. Ozark Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU or Ozark Christian 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 Ozark Christian College and ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Ozark Christian College (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Ozark Christian College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $32,200)
- Ozark Christian College students graduate with a $1,919 lower median federal student loan debt than ESU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $19,419)
- Ozark Christian College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than ESU graduates. ($180 vs. $200)
- More Ozark Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/