Northwest vs. College of the Ozarks

Comparable Facts

Compare Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO with College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, MO on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Northwest Missouri State University is larger than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (9,152 students vs. 1,454 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, MO (Remote Town setting); College of the Ozarks is in Point Lookout, MO (Distant Town setting).
• Northwest Missouri State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. College of the Ozarks is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Northwest Missouri State University 16:1; College of the Ozarks 14:1.

Northwest vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Northwest or College of the Ozarks? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than Northwest ($11,637 vs. $16,790).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 28.4% lower than at Northwest Missouri State University ($8,800 vs. $12,282).
• College of the Ozarks is 110.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than Northwest (about $11,709 more per year; $22,320.00 vs. $10,611.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 28.8% higher at College of the Ozarks than at Northwest Missouri State University (about $4,996 more per year; $22,320.00 vs. $17,324.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at College of the Ozarks than at Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Ozarks students is 142.8% larger than aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students ($22,097 vs. $9,101).

Northwest vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or College of the Ozarks? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between College of the Ozarks and Northwest.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at College of the Ozarks (1140) is 60 points higher than at Northwest (1080).
• Incoming College of the Ozarks students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 21 at Northwest).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Northwest Missouri State University 976/1193; College of the Ozarks 1050/1220.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Northwest Missouri State University 19/24; College of the Ozarks 20/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Northwest - Test optional; College of the Ozarks - Required.
• Enrolled freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Northwest (3.45).
• Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than College of the Ozarks (12%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 22.2% at Northwest vs. 81.1% at College of the Ozarks.

Northwest vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Northwest and College of the Ozarks? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• College of the Ozarks's six-year graduation rate (54%) is higher than Northwest Missouri State University's (49%).
• Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn a median of about $4,400 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates about ten years after starting college ($41,200 vs. $36,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.