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Overview |
St. Mary's College | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,518 | 1,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintmarys.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's College | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,350 | $20,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,350 | $20,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,850 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,389 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,270 | $19,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Mary's College | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,377 | 2,495 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 69% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1063/1305 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
St. Mary's College | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's College | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
St. Mary's College | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
St. Mary's College | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 43% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's College | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's College is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,518 students vs. 1,427 students)
St. Mary's College vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's College or College of the Ozarks?
- Saint Mary's College is 142.1% more expensive to attend than College of the Ozarks for in-state tuition ($50,350.00 vs. $20,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.1% higher at St. Mary's College than College of the Ozarks ($50,350.00 vs. $20,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than St. Mary's College ($12,279 vs. $30,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 62.9% lower than costs at Saint Mary's College ($8,500 vs. $13,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's College as College of the Ozarks (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's College students is 76.5% larger than aid received College of the Ozarks ($35,270 vs. $19,983)
St. Mary's College vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's College or College of the Ozarks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Ozarks or St. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's College (1125) is 56 points higher than at College of the Ozarks (1069)
- Incoming St. Mary's College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at College of the Ozarks (3.71)
- St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than College of the Ozarks (14.9%)
St. Mary's College vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's College or College of the Ozarks? 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 College of the Ozarks and St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's College is higher than College of the Ozarks (79% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's College earn on average $14,300 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/