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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College Fort Valley State University| Ozark Christian College | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozark Christian College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 689 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | occ.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozark Christian College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,680 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,680 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,458 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,604 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,976 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Ozark Christian College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 377 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 356 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4%Open | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.3%Open | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Ozark Christian College | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozark Christian College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,200 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $331 |
Diversity |
Ozark Christian College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Ozark Christian College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Ozark Christian College | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Ozark Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 689 students)
Ozark Christian College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozark Christian College or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Ozark Christian College for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at JCSU than Ozark Christian College ($17,474.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ozark Christian College than JCSU ($17,604 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 9.9% lower than costs at Johnson C Smith University ($6,458 vs. $7,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ozark Christian College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 61.9% larger than aid received Ozark Christian College ($12,911 vs. $7,976)
Ozark Christian College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozark Christian College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Ozark Christian College .
- Accepted freshman Ozark Christian College students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Ozark Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Ozark Christian College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozark Christian College or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Ozark Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Ozark Christian College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Ozark Christian College earn on average $1,900 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($32,200 vs. $30,300)
- Ozark Christian College students graduate with a $14,550 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $32,050)
- Ozark Christian College graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($180 vs. $331)
- More Ozark Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/