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| Iowa Wesleyan College | Ozark Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 689 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | occ.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $13,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $13,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $6,458 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $17,604 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $7,976 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 377 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 94.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 41.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| 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 15, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $32,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $180 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iowa Wesleyan College is larger than than Ozark Christian College based on total student enrollment (871 students vs. 689 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Ozark Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or Ozark Christian College?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 145.2% more expensive to attend than Ozark Christian College for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.2% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Ozark Christian College ($33,550.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ozark Christian College than Iowa Wesleyan College ($17,604 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 75.6% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($6,458 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ozark Christian College than Iowa Wesleyan College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 234.4% larger than aid received Ozark Christian College ($26,670 vs. $7,976)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Ozark Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College 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 Iowa Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Ozark Christian College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Ozark Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Iowa Wesleyan College (80.8%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Ozark Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan College 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 Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Ozark Christian College is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (39% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Iowa Wesleyan College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Ozark Christian College graduates after ten years. ($36,900 vs. $32,200)
- Ozark Christian College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Ozark Christian College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More Ozark Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/