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Baylor LSUS NSU Xavier University of Louisiana LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ATU| University of the Ozarks | Louisiana State University Alexandria | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | LSUA | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Alexandria, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 4,289 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | lsua.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | LSUA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $4,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $5,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $9,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $7,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $7,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Ozarks | LSUA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 2,913 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 1,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Ozarks | LSUA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | LSUA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $17,707 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $183 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | LSUA | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ozarks | LSUA | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | LSUA | ||
| 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
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (4,289 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. LSUA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or LSUA?
- University of the Ozarks is 404% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 387.3% higher at Ozarks than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($24,950.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Ozarks ($7,274 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 14.8% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,358 vs. $9,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than Louisiana State University Alexandria (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 173.3% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($19,224 vs. $7,033)
Ozarks vs. LSUA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or LSUA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUA or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 84 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- Ozarks has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than LSUA (57.7%)
Ozarks vs. LSUA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or LSUA? 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 LSUA and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (46% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $6,500 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $4,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($17,707 vs. $22,540)
- LSUA graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($183 vs. $233)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/