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JMU BC Cabrini College Liberty University Mason WSU ATU| University of the Ozarks | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | EMU | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Ozarks | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1040/1590 | ||
| 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 | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $242 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ozarks | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Mennonite University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,334 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 62.7% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.7% higher at EMU than University of the Ozarks ($40,590.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than EMU ($16,319 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 46.4% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($8,358 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than Eastern Mennonite University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 58.4% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($30,460 vs. $19,224)
Ozarks vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 25 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or EMU? 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 EMU and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than University of the Ozarks (66% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $42,200)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $910 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($22,540 vs. $23,450)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($233 vs. $242)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/