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Overview |
Ozarks | HBU | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $249 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Ozarks | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | HBU | ||
| 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at HBU than University of the Ozarks ($34,250.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than HBU ($16,319 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 9.2% lower than costs at Houston Baptist University ($8,358 vs. $9,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 40% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($26,908 vs. $19,224)
Ozarks vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 26 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming Ozarks students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or HBU? 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 HBU and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Houston Baptist University (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $42,200)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $1,626 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($22,540 vs. $24,166)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($233 vs. $249)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/