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Overview |
Ozarks | MSU | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Ozarks | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $230 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ozarks | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | MSU | ||
| 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
- Midwestern State University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or MSU?
- University of the Ozarks is 324.5% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218.8% higher at Ozarks than Midwestern State University ($24,950.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Ozarks ($11,361 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 20.2% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($8,358 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 80.6% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($19,224 vs. $10,643)
Ozarks vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 32 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or MSU? 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 MSU and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Midwestern State University (46% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $42,200)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $241 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($22,299 vs. $22,540)
- MSU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($230 vs. $233)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/