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Overview |
Ozarks | HSU | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ozarks | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | HSU | ||
| 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
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 23% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at HSU than University of the Ozarks ($30,694.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than HSU ($16,319 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 19.4% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($8,358 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 18.1% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($22,695 vs. $19,224)
Ozarks vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 4 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or HSU? 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 HSU and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than University of the Ozarks (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,200)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $3,449 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($22,540 vs. $25,989)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($233 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/