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ATU| University of the Ozarks | MacMurray College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | McMurry | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | mac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | McMurry | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $27,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $27,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $9,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Ozarks | McMurry | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Ozarks | McMurry | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | McMurry | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | McMurry | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Ozarks | McMurry | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | McMurry | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Ozarks is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (784 students vs. 548 students)
Ozarks vs. McMurry Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or McMurry?
- MacMurray College is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at McMurry than University of the Ozarks ($27,740.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 17.4% lower than costs at MacMurray College ($8,358 vs. $9,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than MacMurray College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($19,224 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or McMurry? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 112 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at McMurry (3.19)
Ozarks vs. McMurry Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or McMurry? 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 McMurry and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than MacMurray College (46% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $4,000 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,200)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $3,460 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($22,540 vs. $26,000)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($233 vs. $268)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/