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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Louisiana College ATU| University of the Ozarks | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | TC | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 61% |
Admission |
Ozarks | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.9 | ||
| 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 | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $320 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | TC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ozarks | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | TC | ||
| 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
- University of the Ozarks is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (784 students vs. 642 students)
Ozarks vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or TC?
- University of the Ozarks is 204% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204% higher at Ozarks than Texas College ($24,950.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Ozarks ($11,174 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 0.5% lower than costs at Texas College ($8,358 vs. $8,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than Texas College (97% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 87.3% larger than aid received Texas College ($19,224 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Ozarks .
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at TC (2.9)
Ozarks vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or TC? 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 TC and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Texas College (46% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $14,400 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $27,800)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $8,460 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($22,540 vs. $31,000)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($233 vs. $320)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/