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Overview |
Ozarks | ESU | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Ozarks | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | |||
| 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 | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $200 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ozarks | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or ESU ?
- University of the Ozarks is 372.7% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.1% higher at Ozarks than Emporia State University ($24,950.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Ozarks ($14,854 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 11.4% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($8,358 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than Emporia State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 259.7% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($19,224 vs. $5,345)
Ozarks vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 4 points higher than at ESU (1030)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ESU (22)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or ESU ? 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 ESU and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Emporia State University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $3,200 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $3,121 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($19,419 vs. $22,540)
- ESU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($200 vs. $233)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/