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Overview |
Ozarks | OU | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Ozarks | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1130/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ozarks | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $206 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | OU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ozarks | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | OU | ||
| 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 Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or OU?
- University of the Ozarks is 407.1% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Ozarks than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($24,950.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than OU ($16,319 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 88.8% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($8,358 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than University of the Ozarks (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 82% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($19,224 vs. $10,561)
Ozarks vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 170 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming OU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or OU? 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 OU and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than University of the Ozarks (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $17,100 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $42,200)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $2,540 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,540)
- OU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($206 vs. $233)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/