Ozarks vs. UAFS

Comparable Facts

Compare University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, AR with University of Arkansas Fort Smith in Fort Smith, AR on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Arkansas Fort Smith is larger than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (5,496 students vs. 778 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of the Ozarks is located in Clarksville, AR (Remote Town setting); University of Arkansas Fort Smith is in Fort Smith, AR (Small City setting).
• University of the Ozarks is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Arkansas Fort Smith is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of the Ozarks 14:1; University of Arkansas Fort Smith 18:1.

Ozarks vs. UAFS Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or UAFS? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Ozarks ($11,159 vs. $20,088).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 4.8% lower than at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($9,603 vs. $10,082).
• University of the Ozarks is 253.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than UAFS (about $18,616 more per year; $25,950.00 vs. $7,334.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 113% higher at Ozarks than at University of Arkansas Fort Smith (about $13,768 more per year; $25,950.00 vs. $12,182.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of the Ozarks than at University of Arkansas Fort Smith (100% vs. 95%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 143.5% larger than aid received by University of Arkansas Fort Smith students ($18,783 vs. $7,715).

Ozarks vs. UAFS Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or UAFS? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UAFS and Ozarks.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of the Ozarks 1020/1160.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of the Ozarks 20/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Ozarks - Test optional; UAFS - Required.
• Enrolled freshman UAFS students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Ozarks (3.38).
• UAFS has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Ozarks (59.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.7% at Ozarks vs. 40.2% at UAFS.

Ozarks vs. UAFS Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Ozarks and UAFS? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of the Ozarks's six-year graduation rate (46%) is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith's (23%).
• Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn a median of about $7,200 more per year than UAFS graduates about ten years after starting college ($42,200 vs. $35,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Arkansas Fort Smith graduates have a $8,408 lower median loan debt than Ozarks graduates ($14,132 vs. $22,540).
• Among borrowers, UAFS graduates have an estimated $87 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Ozarks graduates ($146 vs. $233).
• More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.