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Stephens College ATU| University of the Ozarks | Cottey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 682 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1030/1120 | ||
| 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 | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $124 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ozarks | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | Cottey 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 Cottey College based on total student enrollment (784 students vs. 311 students)
Ozarks vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Cottey College?
- University of the Ozarks is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Ozarks than Cottey College ($24,950.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than Cottey College ($16,319 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 3.1% lower than costs at Cottey College ($8,358 vs. $8,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than University of the Ozarks (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 11.1% larger than aid received Cottey College ($19,224 vs. $17,308)
Ozarks vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 15 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming Ozarks students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cottey College (23)
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- Cottey College has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or Cottey 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 Cottey College and Ozarks.
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $8,300 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $10,540 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($12,000 vs. $22,540)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($124 vs. $233)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/