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UT Dallas Baylor UNT St. Edward's University- St. Edward's TCU Abilene Christian University OBU UT Arlington Texas A&M Texas Tech ORU MBTS| University of the Ozarks | Dallas Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | DBU | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #595 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | dbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | DBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $33,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $33,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $9,351 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $27,607 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $18,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Ozarks | DBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 8,519 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 7,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | DBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | DBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $224 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | DBU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ozarks | DBU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | DBU | ||
| 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
- Dallas Baptist University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (4,348 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. DBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or DBU?
- Dallas Baptist University is 35.5% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($33,810.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at DBU than University of the Ozarks ($33,810.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than DBU ($16,319 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 11.9% lower than costs at Dallas Baptist University ($8,358 vs. $9,351)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than Dallas Baptist University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 2.3% larger than aid received Dallas Baptist University ($19,224 vs. $18,797)
Ozarks vs. DBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or DBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DBU or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at Dallas Baptist University (1055) is 21 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at DBU (22)
- Accepted freshman DBU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. DBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or DBU? 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 DBU and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at DBU is higher than University of the Ozarks (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Dallas Baptist University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,200)
- Dallas Baptist University students graduate with a $790 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($21,750 vs. $22,540)
- DBU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($224 vs. $233)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/