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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU UNT LSU McNeese ATU| University of the Ozarks | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | NSU | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Natchitoches, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 9,389 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | nsula.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $5,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $15,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $10,269 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Ozarks | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 2,903 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 2,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 955/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Ozarks | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $21,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ozarks | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | NSU | ||
| 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
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or NSU?
- University of the Ozarks is 381.7% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Ozarks than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($24,950.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Ozarks ($14,238 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 22.9% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($8,358 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 102.4% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($19,224 vs. $9,499)
Ozarks vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 26 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or NSU? 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 NSU and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $4,100 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $1,009 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($21,531 vs. $22,540)
- NSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($222 vs. $233)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU 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/