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Overview |
Ozarks | Becker College | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 763 | 1,675 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | becker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Becker College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $36,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $36,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,490 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,651 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,181 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Becker College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,916 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,114 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1018/1163 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Ozarks | Becker College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Becker College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $274 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Becker College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Ozarks | Becker College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | Becker College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Becker College is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,675 students vs. 763 students)
Ozarks vs. Becker College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Becker College?
- Becker College is 45.5% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Becker College than University of the Ozarks ($36,300.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 45.4% lower than costs at Becker College ($9,490 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than Becker College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($19,181 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Becker College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Becker College or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 25 points higher than at Becker College (1009)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Becker College (22)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Becker College (3.36)
Ozarks vs. Becker College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or Becker College? 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 Becker College and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Becker College (46% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Becker College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,200)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $3,960 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($22,540 vs. $26,500)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($233 vs. $274)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/