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Overview |
Ozark Christian College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 689 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | |||
| 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) | $13,680 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,680 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,458 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,604 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,976 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozark Christian College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 377 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 356 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4%Open | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.3%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 | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 973/1230 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Ozark Christian College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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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 | 56% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 60% | ||
| 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 | 28% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 16% | ||
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 (22,535 students vs. 689 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 83% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($13,680.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Missouri State University-Springfield than Ozark Christian College ($16,016.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ozark Christian College than Missouri State University-Springfield ($17,604 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 51.5% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($6,458 vs. $9,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ozark Christian College as Missouri State University Springfield (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri State University Springfield students is 0.9% larger than aid received Ozark Christian College ($8,049 vs. $7,976)
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 (94.4%) than Missouri State University-Springfield (92.6%)
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/