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MBTS OBU NWOSU McPherson College Missouri State University-Springfield Bethany College Southeastern Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City University| Southwestern College | College of the Ozarks | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southwestern College | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Winfield, KS | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,174 | 1,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #453 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sckans.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern College | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,500 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,500 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,380 | $8,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,003 | $12,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,047 | $18,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwestern College | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,240 | 2,239 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1220 | 1065/1234 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwestern College | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern College | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | N/A |
Diversity |
Southwestern College | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
Southwestern College | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern College | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Ozarks is larger than than Southwestern College based on total student enrollment (1,487 students vs. 1,174 students)
Southwestern College vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern College or College of the Ozarks?
- Southwestern College is 84.3% more expensive to attend than College of the Ozarks for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.3% higher at Southwestern College than College of the Ozarks ($36,500.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than Southwestern College ($12,611 vs. $27,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 14.4% lower than costs at Southwestern College ($8,200 vs. $9,380)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College as College of the Ozarks (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern College students is 38.9% larger than aid received College of the Ozarks ($26,047 vs. $18,754)
Southwestern College vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern 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 Southwestern College .
- The average SAT score at College of the Ozarks (1069) is 70 points higher than at Southwestern College (999)
- Incoming College of the Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southwestern College (22)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Southwestern College (3.33)
- Southwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
Southwestern College vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern 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 Southwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern College is higher than College of the Ozarks (57% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $16,300 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/