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William Penn University CULVER Southeast Missouri State University OKWU WSC Western Illinois University| Missouri Valley College | Ozark Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 689 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | occ.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,850 | $13,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,850 | $13,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $6,458 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,450 | $17,604 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,514 | $7,976 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,824 | 377 | ||
| Admitted | 1,117 | 356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 94.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 41.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Missouri Valley College | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $32,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $180 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley 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
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than Ozark Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 689 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. Ozark Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or Ozark Christian College?
- Missouri Valley College is 52.4% more expensive to attend than Ozark Christian College for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at Missouri Valley College than Ozark Christian College ($20,850.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ozark Christian College than Missouri Valley College ($17,604 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 59.5% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($6,458 vs. $10,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College as Ozark Christian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 119.6% larger than aid received Ozark Christian College ($17,514 vs. $7,976)
Missouri Valley College vs. Ozark Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman Ozark Christian College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Ozark Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Missouri Valley College vs. Ozark Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at Ozark Christian College is higher than Missouri Valley College (39% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Missouri Valley College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Ozark Christian College graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $32,200)
- Ozark Christian College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ozark Christian College graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Ozark Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/