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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas GSU- Grambling OSU-Oklahoma City| University of the Ozarks | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Ozarks | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $205 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Ozarks | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| 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
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- University of the Ozarks is 289.8% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.8% higher at Ozarks than Louisiana Tech University ($24,950.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Ozarks ($12,243 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 13% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($8,358 vs. $9,447)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks as Louisiana Tech University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 52.9% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($19,224 vs. $12,577)
Ozarks vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 71 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? 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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than University of the Ozarks (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,200)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,540)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($205 vs. $233)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech 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/