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Overview |
Ozarks | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 903/1115 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Ozarks | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $292 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ozarks | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | Alcorn State University | ||
| 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
- Alcorn State University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Alcorn State University?
- University of the Ozarks is 217.1% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.1% higher at Ozarks than Alcorn State University ($24,950.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than Ozarks ($14,864 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 22.7% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($8,358 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 85.1% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($19,224 vs. $10,386)
Ozarks vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Alcorn State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alcorn State University or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 163 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- Ozarks has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Ozarks vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or Alcorn State University? 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 Alcorn State University and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Alcorn State University (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $8,600 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $33,600)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $5,710 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($22,540 vs. $28,250)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($233 vs. $292)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/