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Overview |
Ozarks | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1073/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ozarks | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $299 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ozarks | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Jackson State University?
- University of the Ozarks is 201.7% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.7% higher at Ozarks than Jackson State University ($24,950.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jackson State University than Ozarks ($15,292 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 25% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($8,358 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than Jackson State University (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 121.1% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($19,224 vs. $8,694)
Ozarks vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Jackson State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jackson State University or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 124 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or Jackson 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 Jackson State University and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Jackson State University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $9,400 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $32,800)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $6,460 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($22,540 vs. $29,000)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($233 vs. $299)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/