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Overview |
UALR | Ozarks | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Clarksville, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | ozarks.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $24,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $24,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $8,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $16,319 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $19,224 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
UALR | Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 1,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,540 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $233 |
Diversity |
UALR | Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UALR | Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 39% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 784 students)
UALR vs. Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Ozarks?
- University of the Ozarks is 335.5% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Ozarks than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($24,950.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Ozarks ($11,173 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 University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($8,358 vs. $9,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 83.2% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($19,224 vs. $10,494)
UALR vs. Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or Ozarks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ozarks or UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 44 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- UALR has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
UALR vs. Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (46% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $4,200 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $2,040 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,540)
- UALR graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($211 vs. $233)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR 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/