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Overview |
Ozarks | Pitt State | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Pittsburg, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 5,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | pittstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Pitt State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $6,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $17,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $9,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $16,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $3,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Pitt State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 2,642 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 2,277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.4 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Ozarks | Pitt State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Pitt State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $206 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Pitt State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ozarks | Pitt State | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | Pitt State | ||
| 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
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. Pitt State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Pitt State?
- University of the Ozarks is 315% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Ozarks than Pittsburg State University ($24,950.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than Pitt State ($16,319 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 12.8% lower than costs at Pittsburg State University ($8,358 vs. $9,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 526.2% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($19,224 vs. $3,070)
Ozarks vs. Pitt State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Pitt State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt State or Ozarks .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. Pitt State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or Pitt State? 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 Pitt State and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than University of the Ozarks (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,200)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $2,540 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,540)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($206 vs. $233)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/