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Overview |
Ozark Christian College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 689 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | occ.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozark Christian College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,680 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,680 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,458 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,604 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,976 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ozark Christian College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 377 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 356 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4%Open | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.3%Open | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozark Christian College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,200 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ozark Christian College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Ozark Christian College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Ozark Christian College | Mars Hill University | ||
| 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Ozark Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 689 students)
Ozark Christian College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozark Christian College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 167.2% more expensive to attend than Ozark Christian College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.2% higher at Mars Hill University than Ozark Christian College ($36,557.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ozark Christian College than Mars Hill University ($17,604 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 54.9% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($6,458 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ozark Christian College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 262.5% larger than aid received Ozark Christian College ($28,916 vs. $7,976)
Ozark Christian College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozark Christian College or Mars Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mars Hill University or Ozark Christian College .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Ozark Christian College (3.32)
- Ozark Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Ozark Christian College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozark Christian College or Mars Hill University? 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 Mars Hill University and Ozark Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Ozark Christian College is higher than Mars Hill University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $100 more per year than Ozark Christian College graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $32,200)
- Ozark Christian College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ozark Christian College graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Ozark Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/