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Overview |
Ozarks | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Magnolia, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 5,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | saumag.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $7,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $12,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $7,809 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $9,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 2,916 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 63.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 905/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Ozarks | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $175 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ozarks | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?
- University of the Ozarks is 255.4% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.4% higher at Ozarks than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($24,950.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Ozarks ($14,056 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 7% lower than costs at University of the Ozarks ($7,809 vs. $8,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than University of the Ozarks (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 106.4% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($19,224 vs. $9,316)
Ozarks vs. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 46 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (63.6%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus? 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (46% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $4,300 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,520 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($17,020 vs. $22,540)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($175 vs. $233)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/