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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 1,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $8,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $12,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $18,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 2,239 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1065/1234 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | N/A |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 43% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 1,487 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or College of the Ozarks?
- College of the Ozarks is 89.4% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than College of the Ozarks ($30,441.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than University of Missouri-Columbia ($12,611 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 32.8% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($8,200 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Ozarks students is 62.4% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($18,754 vs. $11,545)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia 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 University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 134 points higher than at College of the Ozarks (1069)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia 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 University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than College of the Ozarks (69% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $17,400 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/