Ozarks vs. Bethel

Comparable Facts

Compare University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, AR with Bethel University in McKenzie, TN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Bethel University is larger than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (2,936 students vs. 778 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of the Ozarks is located in Clarksville, AR (Remote Town setting); Bethel University is in McKenzie, TN (Distant Town setting).
• University of the Ozarks is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Bethel University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of the Ozarks 14:1; Bethel University 15:1.

Ozarks vs. Bethel Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Bethel? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Ozarks ($13,112 vs. $20,088).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 8.9% lower than at Bethel University ($9,603 vs. $10,538).
• University of the Ozarks is 38.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than Bethel (about $7,238 more per year; $25,950.00 vs. $18,712.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 38.7% higher at Ozarks than at Bethel University (about $7,238 more per year; $25,950.00 vs. $18,712.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of the Ozarks than at Bethel University (100% vs. 98%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 6.1% larger than aid received by Bethel University students ($18,783 vs. $17,700).

Ozarks vs. Bethel Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Bethel? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Bethel and Ozarks.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of the Ozarks (1090) is 110 points higher than at Bethel (980).
• Incoming Ozarks students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 18 at Bethel).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of the Ozarks 1020/1160; Bethel University 830/1120.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of the Ozarks 20/25; Bethel University 15/21.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Ozarks - Test optional; Bethel - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Bethel students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Ozarks (3.38).
• Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Ozarks (59.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.7% at Ozarks vs. 32.2% at Bethel.

Ozarks vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Ozarks and Bethel? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of the Ozarks's six-year graduation rate (46%) is higher than Bethel University's (32%).
• Graduates from Bethel University earn a median of about $500 more per year than Ozarks graduates about ten years after starting college ($42,700 vs. $42,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of the Ozarks graduates have a $5,710 lower median loan debt than Bethel graduates ($22,540 vs. $28,250).
• Among borrowers, Ozarks graduates have an estimated $59 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Bethel graduates ($233 vs. $292).
• More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.