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Overview |
Northwest | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | occ.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $13,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $13,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $6,458 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $17,604 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $7,976 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwest | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 377 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 94.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 41.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | |||
| 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 |
Northwest | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $32,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $180 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwest | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Ozark Christian College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 689 students)
Northwest vs. Ozark Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Ozark Christian College?
- Ozark Christian College is 127.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($13,680.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Ozark Christian College than Northwest Missouri State University ($13,680.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Ozark Christian College ($14,197 vs. $17,604)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 61.5% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($6,458 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ozark Christian College than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Ozark Christian College ($8,387 vs. $7,976)
Northwest vs. Ozark Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest 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 Northwest .
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Ozark Christian College (3.32)
- Ozark Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. Ozark Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest 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 Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Ozark Christian College (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Ozark Christian College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $32,200)
- Ozark Christian College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Ozark Christian College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More Ozark Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/