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Overview |
Ozarks | AU | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | AU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ozarks | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | AU | ||
| 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
- Averett University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or AU?
- Averett University is 50.9% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at AU than University of the Ozarks ($37,640.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than AU ($16,319 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 35.9% lower than costs at Averett University ($8,358 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 36.5% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($26,246 vs. $19,224)
Ozarks vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 121 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or AU? 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 AU and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Averett University (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $42,200)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $2,460 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($22,540 vs. $25,000)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($233 vs. $258)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/