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Overview |
Ozark Christian College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 701 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | occ.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozark Christian College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,550 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,550 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,070 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,968 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,464 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Ozark Christian College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 277 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 272 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2%Open | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.7%Open | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Ozark Christian College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozark Christian College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $232 |
Diversity |
Ozark Christian College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Ozark Christian College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Ozark Christian College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Ozark Christian College based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 701 students)
Ozark Christian College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozark Christian College or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Ozark Christian College is 86.3% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($14,550.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Missouri State University-Springfield than Ozark Christian College ($16,716.00 vs. $14,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Ozark Christian College ($17,104 vs. $17,968)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 12.8% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($9,070 vs. $10,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ozark Christian College than Missouri State University Springfield (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri State University Springfield students is 9.8% larger than aid received Ozark Christian College ($8,193 vs. $7,464)
Ozark Christian College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozark Christian College or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Ozark Christian College .
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Ozark Christian College (3.32)
- Ozark Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Missouri State University-Springfield (91.1%)
Ozark Christian College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozark Christian College or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and Ozark Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Ozark Christian College (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $9,900 more per year than Ozark Christian College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $32,200)
- Ozark Christian College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,500)
- Ozark Christian College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($180 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozark Christian College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/