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College of the Ozarks vs Washington University in St Louis

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

College of the Ozarks Washington University in St Louis
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 12.0% 12.1%
SAT range (mid 50%) 1,050-1,220 1,500-1,570
ACT range (mid 50%) 20-25 33-35
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $6,100 $21,786
Sticker cost of attendance $33,734 $88,488
Graduation rate 64% 94%
Retention rate 90% 95%
Undergraduates 1,444 7,857
Student-faculty ratio 14:1 7:1
Setting Point Lookout, MO St. Louis, MO
Type Private nonprofit Private nonprofit
Application fee n/a $75
Test policy n/a Test-optional

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is College of the Ozarks or Washington University in St Louis harder to get into?

College of the Ozarks is more selective, with a 12.0% acceptance rate versus 12.1% at Washington University in St Louis. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, College of the Ozarks or Washington University in St Louis?

College of the Ozarks has the lower average net price ($6,100 versus $21,786). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.