ATU vs. Ozarks

Comparable Facts

Compare Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, AR with University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, AR on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Arkansas Tech University is larger than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (8,746 students vs. 778 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Arkansas Tech University is located in Russellville, AR (Remote Town setting); University of the Ozarks is in Clarksville, AR (Remote Town setting).
• Arkansas Tech University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of the Ozarks is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Arkansas Tech University 17:1; University of the Ozarks 14:1.

ATU vs. Ozarks Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, ATU or Ozarks? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Ozarks ($12,626 vs. $20,088).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 7.1% lower than at Arkansas Tech University ($9,603 vs. $10,338).
• University of the Ozarks is 199.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than ATU (about $17,276 more per year; $25,950.00 vs. $8,674.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 76.9% higher at Ozarks than at Arkansas Tech University (about $11,282 more per year; $25,950.00 vs. $14,668.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of the Ozarks than at Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 89.7% larger than aid received by Arkansas Tech University students ($18,783 vs. $9,901).

ATU vs. Ozarks Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Ozarks? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Ozarks and ATU.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of the Ozarks (1090) is 100 points higher than at ATU (990).
• Incoming Ozarks students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 20 at ATU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Arkansas Tech University 880/1100; University of the Ozarks 1020/1160.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Arkansas Tech University 17/23; University of the Ozarks 20/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: ATU - Required; Ozarks - Test optional.
• Enrolled 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 (95.9%) than Ozarks (59.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 33.6% at ATU vs. 15.7% at Ozarks.

ATU vs. Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for ATU and Ozarks? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of the Ozarks's six-year graduation rate (46%) is higher than Arkansas Tech University's (43%).
• Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn a median of about $5,100 more per year than ATU graduates about ten years after starting college ($42,200 vs. $37,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Arkansas Tech University graduates have a $4,790 lower median loan debt than Ozarks graduates ($17,750 vs. $22,540).
• Among borrowers, ATU graduates have an estimated $50 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.