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UAPB| Philander Smith College | Ozark Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 689 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | occ.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $13,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $13,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $6,458 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $17,604 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $7,976 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
PSC | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 377 | ||
| Admitted | - | 356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 41.3%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
PSC | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $32,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $180 |
Diversity |
PSC | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
PSC | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 72% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Philander Smith College is larger than than Ozark Christian College based on total student enrollment (769 students vs. 689 students)
PSC vs. Ozark Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Ozark Christian College?
- Ozark Christian College is 15.9% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($13,680.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Ozark Christian College than Philander Smith College ($13,680.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Ozark Christian College ($15,634 vs. $17,604)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 27.7% lower than costs at Philander Smith College ($6,458 vs. $8,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ozark Christian College than Philander Smith College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is 29.4% larger than aid received Ozark Christian College ($10,317 vs. $7,976)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Ozark Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ozark Christian College or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Ozark Christian College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Ozark Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Ozark Christian College? 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 Ozark Christian College and PSC.
- The graduation rate at Ozark Christian College is higher than Philander Smith College (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ozark Christian College earn on average $5,400 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($32,200 vs. $26,800)
- Ozark Christian College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($17,500 vs. $31,000)
- Ozark Christian College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($180 vs. $320)
- More Ozark Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/