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Overview |
Ozarks | CU | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Ozarks | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $224 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | CU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Ozarks | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | CU | ||
| 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or CU?
- Cumberland University is 1% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at CU than University of the Ozarks ($25,200.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than CU ($16,319 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 7.6% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($8,358 vs. $8,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 15.2% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($22,145 vs. $19,224)
Ozarks vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 45 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at CU (3.3)
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or CU? 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 CU and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Cumberland University (46% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $2,300 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $811 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($21,729 vs. $22,540)
- CU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($224 vs. $233)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/