College comparison

College of the Ozarks vs Johnson C Smith University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO	Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC
Acceptance rateCollege of the Ozarks is more selective	12%	45%
SAT (25–75)	1050–1220	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,444	1,244
Avg net price	$6,100	$20,894
Median earnings (10 yr)Johnson C Smith University reports higher median earnings	$41,592	$42,680
Graduation rate	64%	34%
Median debt	—	$30,000
Economic mobility	3.3%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is College of the Ozarks or Johnson C Smith University harder to get into?

College of the Ozarks is more selective: College of the Ozarks's acceptance rate is approximately 12% and Johnson C Smith University's is approximately 45% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for College of the Ozarks vs Johnson C Smith University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1050–1220 at College of the Ozarks and — at Johnson C Smith University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.