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UCO-Central NWOSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University USAO ESU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Ozark Christian College | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozark Christian College | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 689 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | occ.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozark Christian College | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,680 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,680 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,458 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,604 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,976 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Ozark Christian College | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 377 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 356 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4%Open | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.3%Open | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
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| 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 | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozark Christian College | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $162 |
Diversity |
Ozark Christian College | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Ozark Christian College | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Ozark Christian College | SWOSU | ||
| 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
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than Ozark Christian College based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 689 students)
Ozark Christian College vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozark Christian College or SWOSU?
- Ozark Christian College is 107.7% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($13,680.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at SWOSU than Ozark Christian College ($13,695.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Ozark Christian College ($13,699 vs. $17,604)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 7.3% lower than costs at Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($6,458 vs. $6,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ozark Christian College than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Ozark Christian College ($8,539 vs. $7,976)
Ozark Christian College vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozark Christian College or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Ozark Christian College .
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Ozark Christian College (3.32)
- Ozark Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than SWOSU (76.8%)
Ozark Christian College vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozark Christian College or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and Ozark Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Ozark Christian College is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Ozark Christian College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $32,200)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $1,813 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozark Christian College graduates. ($15,687 vs. $17,500)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Ozark Christian College graduates. ($162 vs. $180)
- More Ozark Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/