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UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Fort Hays State University KU SWOSU GSU- Grambling ATU| University of the Ozarks | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | USAO | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 825 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Ozarks | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 923/1138 | ||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
Ozarks | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | N/A |
Diversity |
Ozarks | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ozarks | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (825 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or USAO?
- University of the Ozarks is 276.3% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Ozarks than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($24,950.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Ozarks ($8,390 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 19.4% lower than costs at University of the Ozarks ($7,000 vs. $8,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 57.6% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($19,224 vs. $12,201)
Ozarks vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 35 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- Ozarks has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than USAO (56.3%)
Ozarks vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or USAO? 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 USAO and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $6,100 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,100)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/