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Overview |
Ozarks | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $289 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ozarks | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | Ripon College | ||
| 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
- University of the Ozarks is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (784 students vs. 766 students)
Ozarks vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 97.6% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.6% higher at Ripon College than University of the Ozarks ($49,300.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than Ripon College ($16,319 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 13.5% lower than costs at Ripon College ($8,358 vs. $9,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ripon College than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 102% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($38,826 vs. $19,224)
Ozarks vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 71 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or Ripon College? 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 Ripon College and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than University of the Ozarks (70% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,200)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $5,460 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($22,540 vs. $28,000)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($233 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/