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KU ESU Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU OBU Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Kansas State University | College of the Ozarks | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 1,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $20,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $20,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $19,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
K-State | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 2,495 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 69% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1063/1305 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
K-State | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
K-State | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
K-State | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 43% | ||
Campus |
K-State | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (19,745 students vs. 1,427 students)
K-State vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or College of the Ozarks?
- College of the Ozarks is 108.8% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($20,800.00 vs. $9,964.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at K-State than College of the Ozarks ($26,838.00 vs. $20,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than K-State ($12,279 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 41.4% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($8,500 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks than Kansas State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Ozarks students is 112.8% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($19,983 vs. $9,391)
K-State vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or College of the Ozarks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Ozarks or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at College of the Ozarks (3.71)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than College of the Ozarks (14.9%)
K-State vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or College of the Ozarks? 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 College of the Ozarks and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than College of the Ozarks (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $12,900 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/