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NSU UCO-Central ATU| University of the Ozarks | Rogers State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | RSU | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
Ozarks | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | |||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Ozarks | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $166 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 19% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ozarks | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | RSU | ||
| 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
- Rogers State University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (3,155 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or RSU?
- University of the Ozarks is 450% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.5% higher at Ozarks than Rogers State University ($24,950.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than Ozarks ($13,446 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 28.3% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($8,358 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than Rogers State University (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 170.5% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($19,224 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 204 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman RSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
Ozarks vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or RSU? 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 RSU and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Rogers State University (46% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $4,900 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $6,390 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($16,150 vs. $22,540)
- RSU graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($166 vs. $233)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU 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/