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William Penn University CULVER Southeast Missouri State University OKWU WSC Western Illinois University ATU| University of the Ozarks | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 763 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $21,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $21,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,490 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,651 | $18,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,181 | $18,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,916 | 2,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,114 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1018/1163 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Ozarks | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Ozarks | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,619 students vs. 763 students)
Ozarks vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Missouri Valley College?
- University of the Ozarks is 17.1% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Ozarks than Missouri Valley College ($24,950.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than Missouri Valley College ($16,651 vs. $18,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 10.6% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($9,490 vs. $10,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 3% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($19,181 vs. $18,618)
Ozarks vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or Ozarks .
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Ozarks has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than Missouri Valley College (52.7%)
Ozarks vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley College and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Missouri Valley College (46% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $5,700 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,500)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $4,460 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($22,540 vs. $27,000)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/