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Overview |
Ozarks | LSUS | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 8,721 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | lsus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | LSUS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $5,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $5,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $10,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $7,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $9,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | LSUS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1090/1140 | ||
| 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 | LSUS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | LSUS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $201 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | LSUS | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Ozarks | LSUS | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | LSUS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. LSUS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or LSUS?
- University of the Ozarks is 341.1% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 341.1% higher at Ozarks than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($24,950.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Ozarks ($7,587 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 22.3% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($8,358 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 93.6% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($19,224 vs. $9,929)
Ozarks vs. LSUS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or LSUS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUS or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 5 points higher than at LSUS (1029)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LSUS (22)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have at the same average high school GPA (3.38) as students at LSUS (3.38)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. LSUS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or LSUS? 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 LSUS and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (46% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $2,700 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $3,040 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,540)
- LSUS graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($201 vs. $233)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/