Ozarks vs. Illinois College

Comparable Facts

Compare University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, AR with Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Illinois College is larger than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (942 students vs. 778 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of the Ozarks is located in Clarksville, AR (Remote Town setting); Illinois College is in Jacksonville, IL (Distant Town setting).
• University of the Ozarks is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Illinois College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of the Ozarks 14:1; Illinois College 12:1.

Ozarks vs. Illinois College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Illinois College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Ozarks ($17,375 vs. $20,088).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 20.1% lower than at Illinois College ($9,603 vs. $12,026).
• Illinois College is 49% more expensive for in-state tuition than Ozarks (about $12,726 more per year; $38,676.00 vs. $25,950.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 49% higher at Illinois College than at University of the Ozarks (about $12,726 more per year; $38,676.00 vs. $25,950.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at University of the Ozarks as at Illinois College (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 68.3% larger than aid received by University of the Ozarks students ($31,609 vs. $18,783).

Ozarks vs. Illinois College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Illinois College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Illinois College and Ozarks.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of the Ozarks (1090) is 60 points higher than at Illinois College (1030).
• Incoming Ozarks students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 22) as students at Illinois College (22).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of the Ozarks 1020/1160; Illinois College 883/1180.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of the Ozarks 20/25; Illinois College 19/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Ozarks - Test optional; Illinois College - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Illinois College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Ozarks (3.38).
• Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Ozarks (59.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.7% at Ozarks vs. 8.2% at Illinois College.

Ozarks vs. Illinois College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Ozarks and Illinois College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Illinois College's six-year graduation rate (57%) is higher than University of the Ozarks's (46%).
• Graduates from Illinois College earn a median of about $3,100 more per year than Ozarks graduates about ten years after starting college ($45,300 vs. $42,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of the Ozarks graduates have a $4,460 lower median loan debt than Illinois College graduates ($22,540 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Ozarks graduates have an estimated $46 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Illinois College graduates ($233 vs. $279).
• More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 59%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.