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Overview |
Ozarks | KU | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
Ozarks | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ozarks | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | KU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ozarks | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or KU?
- University of the Ozarks is 147.2% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at KU than University of the Ozarks ($26,960.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than KU ($16,319 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 21.3% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($8,358 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than University of Kansas (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 72.6% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($19,224 vs. $11,140)
Ozarks vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 111 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming KU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or KU? 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 KU and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than University of the Ozarks (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $12,400 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $42,200)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $2,040 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,540)
- KU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($211 vs. $233)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/