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Overview |
Ozarks | Bates | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 36% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 32/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1420/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ozarks | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $149 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ozarks | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | Bates | ||
| 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
- Bates College is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Bates?
- Bates College is 144.8% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.8% higher at Bates than University of the Ozarks ($61,066.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than Bates ($16,319 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 106.1% lower than costs at Bates College ($8,358 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than Bates College (97% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 167.4% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($51,414 vs. $19,224)
Ozarks vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Ozarks .
- Ozarks has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than Bates (13.7%)
Ozarks vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or Bates? 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 Bates and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than University of the Ozarks (92% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $33,500 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $42,200)
- Bates College students graduate with a $8,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($14,450 vs. $22,540)
- Bates graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($149 vs. $233)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/