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ETSU Carson-Newman College CU ATU| University of the Ozarks | Tusculum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 1,303 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1004 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $26,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $26,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $10,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $20,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $22,630 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 1,369 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 1,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Ozarks | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | Tusculum College | ||
| 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
- Tusculum College is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,303 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Tusculum College?
- Tusculum College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($26,558.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Tusculum College than University of the Ozarks ($26,558.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than Tusculum College ($16,319 vs. $20,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 20.1% lower than costs at Tusculum College ($8,358 vs. $10,042)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 17.7% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($22,630 vs. $19,224)
Ozarks vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 74 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tusculum College (21)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- Tusculum College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or Tusculum 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 Tusculum College and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Tusculum College (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $300 more per year than Tusculum College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,900)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $4,460 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($22,540 vs. $27,000)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tusculum College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/