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Overview |
Arkansas | Ozarks | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Clarksville, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | ozarks.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $24,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $24,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $8,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $16,319 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $19,224 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 97% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 1,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,540 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $233 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 784 students)
Arkansas vs. Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Ozarks?
- University of the Ozarks is 225.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Arkansas than University of the Ozarks ($25,420.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Ozarks ($16,208 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 48% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($8,358 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than University of Arkansas (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 126.9% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($19,224 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Ozarks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ozarks or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 120 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Arkansas vs. Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than University of the Ozarks (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $8,200 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $42,200)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $1,040 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,540)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($222 vs. $233)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/