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Overview |
WSU | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 1,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $8,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $12,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $18,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 2,239 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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 |
WSU | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | N/A |
Diversity |
WSU | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 43% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 1,487 students)
WSU vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or College of the Ozarks?
- College of the Ozarks is 189.1% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at College of the Ozarks than Wichita State University ($19,800.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than WSU ($12,611 vs. $13,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 53.8% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($8,200 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Ozarks students is 163.8% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($18,754 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU 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 WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 20 points higher than at College of the Ozarks (1069)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
WSU vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at College of the Ozarks is higher than Wichita State University (54% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $7,000 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/