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Overview |
KU | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 28,406 | 1,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,596 | $20,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,308 | $20,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,818 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,322 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,644 | $19,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
KU | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,226 | 2,495 | ||
| Admitted | 16,958 | 371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 69% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1063/1305 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
KU | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | N/A |
Diversity |
KU | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
KU | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 43% | ||
Campus |
KU | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (28,406 students vs. 1,427 students)
KU vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or College of the Ozarks?
- College of the Ozarks is 96.3% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($20,800.00 vs. $10,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at KU than College of the Ozarks ($28,308.00 vs. $20,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than KU ($12,279 vs. $18,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 27.3% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($8,500 vs. $10,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks than University of Kansas (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Ozarks students is 87.7% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($19,983 vs. $10,644)
KU vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU 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 KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 76 points higher than at College of the Ozarks (1069)
- Incoming KU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at KU (3.66)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than College of the Ozarks (14.9%)
KU vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU 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 KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than College of the Ozarks (61% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $17,800 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/