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Lees-McRae College WCU ATU| University of the Ozarks | Brevard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | Brevard College | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Brevard, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | brevard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Brevard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $24,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $20,027 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Brevard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 2,206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 965/1155 | ||
| 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 | Brevard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Brevard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Brevard College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Ozarks | Brevard College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | Brevard 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
- University of the Ozarks is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (784 students vs. 759 students)
Ozarks vs. Brevard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Brevard College?
- Brevard College is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Brevard College than University of the Ozarks ($28,400.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than Brevard College ($16,319 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 48.4% lower than costs at Brevard College ($8,358 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brevard College students is 4.2% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($20,027 vs. $19,224)
Ozarks vs. Brevard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Brevard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brevard College or Ozarks .
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- Ozarks has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
Ozarks vs. Brevard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or Brevard 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 Brevard College and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Brevard College (46% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $10,100 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $32,100)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $2,460 lower median federal student loan debt than Brevard College graduates. ($22,540 vs. $25,000)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Brevard College graduates. ($233 vs. $258)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/