College of the Ozarks vs Washington University in St. Louis

College of the Ozarks is the more selective of the two at 12%, versus 12% at Washington University in St. Louis. Here is how they compare on selectivity, test scores, and what they weigh, plus a free way to estimate your odds at each.

College of the Ozarks and Washington University in St. Louis are almost equally selective (12% vs 12%), so neither is a clear safety relative to the other. Your odds at each come down to fit, not headline difficulty.

The two also read applications a little differently. College of the Ozarks leans more on class rank, standardized test scores, interview, while Washington University in St. Louis puts more weight on extracurricular activities, talent / ability. The same profile can land differently at each, which is why a per-school estimate matters more than a single GPA.

On test scores, College of the Ozarks's admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1120 and Washington University in St. Louis's is around 1550. Admitted students at Washington University in St. Louis post somewhat higher scores. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.