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OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU USAO SNU Langston University WSU MACU UNT ECU| Ozark Christian College | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozark Christian College | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 689 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | occ.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozark Christian College | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,680 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,680 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,458 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,604 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,976 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Ozark Christian College | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 377 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 356 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4%Open | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.3%Open | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Ozark Christian College | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozark Christian College | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $210 |
Diversity |
Ozark Christian College | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Ozark Christian College | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Ozark Christian College | UCO-Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Ozark Christian College based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 689 students)
Ozark Christian College vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozark Christian College or UCO-Central?
- Ozark Christian College is 94.7% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($13,680.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at UCO-Central than Ozark Christian College ($17,913.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ozark Christian College than UCO-Central ($17,604 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 33.6% lower than costs at University of Central Oklahoma ($6,458 vs. $8,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ozark Christian College than University of Central Oklahoma (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ozark Christian College students is 24.2% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($7,976 vs. $6,422)
Ozark Christian College vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozark Christian College or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Ozark Christian College .
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central 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 UCO-Central (69.9%)
Ozark Christian College vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozark Christian College or UCO-Central? 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 UCO-Central and Ozark Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Ozark Christian College is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (39% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $12,400 more per year than Ozark Christian College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $32,200)
- Ozark Christian College students graduate with a $2,893 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($17,500 vs. $20,393)
- Ozark Christian College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($180 vs. $210)
- More Ozark Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central 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/