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Vanguard University of Southern California Cal State Fullerton ATU| University of the Ozarks | Hope International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | HIU | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Fullerton, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 1,116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | hiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | HIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $26,146 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $23,077 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | HIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 810 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 32.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1000/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Ozarks | HIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | HIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | HIU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 11% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Ozarks | HIU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | HIU | ||
| 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
- Hope International University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,116 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. HIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or HIU?
- Hope International University is 38.3% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at HIU than University of the Ozarks ($34,500.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than HIU ($16,319 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 56.1% lower than costs at Hope International University ($8,358 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 20% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($23,077 vs. $19,224)
Ozarks vs. HIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or HIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HIU or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 124 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at HIU (3.26)
- Ozarks has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than HIU (32.2%)
Ozarks vs. HIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or HIU? 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 HIU and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Hope International University (46% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $2,500 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,700)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $3,460 lower median federal student loan debt than HIU graduates. ($22,540 vs. $26,000)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than HIU graduates. ($233 vs. $268)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HIU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/