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Overview |
Ozarks | BAC | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 950/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Ozarks | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 28% |
Students |
Ozarks | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | BAC | ||
| 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
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or BAC?
- University of the Ozarks is 34.9% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at Ozarks than Belmont Abbey College ($24,950.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than BAC ($16,319 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 39.5% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($8,358 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 107.5% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($19,224 vs. $9,266)
Ozarks vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 13 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or BAC? 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 BAC and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Belmont Abbey College (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $300 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,900)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $4,460 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($22,540 vs. $27,000)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/