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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR UNO EIU Henderson State University| Arkansas Tech University | University of the Ozarks | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Ozarks | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Clarksville, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | ozarks.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $24,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $24,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $16,319 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $19,224 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
ATU | Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 1,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,540 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $233 |
Diversity |
ATU | Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 39% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 784 students)
ATU vs. Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Ozarks?
- University of the Ozarks is 328.7% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.3% higher at Ozarks than Arkansas Tech University ($24,950.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Ozarks ($12,016 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 9.6% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,358 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than Arkansas Tech University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 127.8% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($19,224 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Ozarks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ozarks or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
ATU vs. Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Ozarks? 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 Ozarks and ATU.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Arkansas Tech University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $5,100 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $4,790 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,540)
- ATU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($183 vs. $233)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/