Ozarks vs. LSUA

Comparable Facts

Compare University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, AR with Louisiana State University Alexandria in Alexandria, LA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Louisiana State University Alexandria is larger than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (6,815 students vs. 778 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of the Ozarks is located in Clarksville, AR (Remote Town setting); Louisiana State University Alexandria is in Alexandria, LA (Rural Fringe setting).
• University of the Ozarks is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Louisiana State University Alexandria is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of the Ozarks 14:1; Louisiana State University Alexandria 33:1.

Ozarks vs. LSUA Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or LSUA? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Ozarks ($8,296 vs. $20,088).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 0.1% lower than at University of the Ozarks ($9,598 vs. $9,603).
• University of the Ozarks is 268.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than LSUA (about $18,900 more per year; $25,950.00 vs. $7,050.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 77.1% higher at Ozarks than at Louisiana State University Alexandria (about $11,300 more per year; $25,950.00 vs. $14,650.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of the Ozarks than at Louisiana State University Alexandria (100% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 148.4% larger than aid received by Louisiana State University Alexandria students ($18,783 vs. $7,561).

Ozarks vs. LSUA Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or LSUA? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between LSUA and Ozarks.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Louisiana State University Alexandria (1100) is 10 points higher than at Ozarks (1090).
• Incoming Ozarks students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 19 at LSUA).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of the Ozarks 1020/1160; Louisiana State University Alexandria 970/1220.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of the Ozarks 20/25; Louisiana State University Alexandria 17/22.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Ozarks - Test optional; LSUA - Required.
• Enrolled freshman Ozarks students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at LSUA (3.16).
• LSUA has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Ozarks (59.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.7% at Ozarks vs. 66.6% at LSUA.

Ozarks vs. LSUA Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Ozarks and LSUA? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of the Ozarks's six-year graduation rate (46%) is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria's (12%).
• Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn a median of about $6,500 more per year than LSUA graduates about ten years after starting college ($42,200 vs. $35,700), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Louisiana State University Alexandria graduates have a $4,833 lower median loan debt than Ozarks graduates ($17,707 vs. $22,540).
• Among borrowers, LSUA graduates have an estimated $50 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Ozarks graduates ($183 vs. $233).
• More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.