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Union College La Sierra University DUofC California Baptist University ATU| University of the Ozarks | Pacific Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | PUC | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Angwin, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 870 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | puc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | PUC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $32,655 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $32,655 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $9,273 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $21,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $23,383 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | PUC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 1,364 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | PUC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | PUC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $310 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | PUC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Ozarks | PUC | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | PUC | ||
| 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
- Pacific Union College is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (870 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. PUC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or PUC?
- Pacific Union College is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at PUC than University of the Ozarks ($32,655.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than PUC ($16,319 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 10.9% lower than costs at Pacific Union College ($8,358 vs. $9,273)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 21.6% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($23,383 vs. $19,224)
Ozarks vs. PUC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or PUC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PUC or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 50 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Ozarks has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than PUC (48.5%)
Ozarks vs. PUC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or PUC? 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 PUC and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Pacific Union College (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $17,000 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $42,200)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $7,460 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($22,540 vs. $30,000)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($233 vs. $310)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/