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Overview |
Ozarks | Dillard University | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 1,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | dillard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Dillard University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $18,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $18,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $10,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $18,949 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $14,651 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Dillard University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 5,052 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 4,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 79.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 8.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 988/1176 | ||
| 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 | Dillard University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Dillard University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $36,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $372 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Dillard University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Ozarks | Dillard University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | Dillard University | ||
| 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
- Dillard University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,224 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. Dillard University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Dillard University?
- University of the Ozarks is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Dillard University for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Ozarks than Dillard University ($24,950.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than Dillard University ($16,319 vs. $18,949)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 28.4% lower than costs at Dillard University ($8,358 vs. $10,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dillard University than University of the Ozarks (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 31.2% larger than aid received Dillard University ($19,224 vs. $14,651)
Ozarks vs. Dillard University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Dillard University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dillard University or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 146 points higher than at Dillard University (888)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Dillard University (19)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Dillard University (3.31)
- Dillard University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. Dillard University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or Dillard University? 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 Dillard University and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Dillard University (46% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $6,800 more per year than Dillard University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $35,400)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $13,460 lower median federal student loan debt than Dillard University graduates. ($22,540 vs. $36,000)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Dillard University graduates. ($233 vs. $372)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dillard University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/