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| University of the Ozarks | Louisiana College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | Louisiana College | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Pineville, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 1,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | lacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Louisiana College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $19,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $19,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $7,646 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $14,566 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $13,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Louisiana College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 579 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Louisiana College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Louisiana College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $23,027 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $238 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Louisiana College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ozarks | Louisiana College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | Louisiana College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana College is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,026 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. Louisiana College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Louisiana College?
- University of the Ozarks is 27.4% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Ozarks than Louisiana College ($24,950.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than Ozarks ($14,566 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 9.3% lower than costs at University of the Ozarks ($7,646 vs. $8,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana College than University of the Ozarks (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 40.8% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($19,224 vs. $13,650)
Ozarks vs. Louisiana College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Louisiana College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisiana College or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 65 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Louisiana College has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. Louisiana College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or Louisiana 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 Louisiana College and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Louisiana College (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $42,200)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $487 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisiana College graduates. ($22,540 vs. $23,027)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Louisiana College graduates. ($233 vs. $238)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/