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Overview |
Ozarks | ULM | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 8,398 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $9,551 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $11,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $12,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 4,303 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 3,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1085/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Ozarks | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $206 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ozarks | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | ULM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or ULM?
- University of the Ozarks is 331.1% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at Ozarks than University of Louisiana Monroe ($24,950.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Ozarks ($11,353 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 14.3% lower than costs at University of Louisiana Monroe ($8,358 vs. $9,551)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 50.6% larger than aid received University of Louisiana Monroe ($19,224 vs. $12,768)
Ozarks vs. ULM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 20 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming Ozarks students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- ULM has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or ULM? 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 ULM and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $3,600 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $42,200)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $2,540 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,540)
- ULM graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($206 vs. $233)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/