Ozarks vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University

Comparable Facts

Compare University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, AR with MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, KS on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

MidAmerica Nazarene University is larger than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 778 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of the Ozarks is located in Clarksville, AR (Remote Town setting); MidAmerica Nazarene University is in Olathe, KS (Large Suburban setting).
• University of the Ozarks is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. MidAmerica Nazarene University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of the Ozarks 14:1; MidAmerica Nazarene University 11:1.

Ozarks vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or MidAmerica Nazarene University? 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 University of the Ozarks than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($20,088 vs. $32,081).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 16.9% lower than at MidAmerica Nazarene University ($9,603 vs. $11,554).
• MidAmerica Nazarene University is 43.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than Ozarks (about $11,224 more per year; $37,174.00 vs. $25,950.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 43.3% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than at University of the Ozarks (about $11,224 more per year; $37,174.00 vs. $25,950.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at University of the Ozarks as at MidAmerica Nazarene University (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 33.1% larger than aid received by University of the Ozarks students ($25,002 vs. $18,783).

Ozarks vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or MidAmerica Nazarene University? 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and Ozarks.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of the Ozarks (1090) is 70 points higher than at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1020).
• Incoming Ozarks students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 20 at MidAmerica Nazarene University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of the Ozarks 1020/1160; MidAmerica Nazarene University 950/1090.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of the Ozarks 20/25; MidAmerica Nazarene University 17/23.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Ozarks - Test optional; MidAmerica Nazarene University - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Ozarks students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28).
• MidAmerica Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than Ozarks (59.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.7% at Ozarks vs. 26.4% at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Ozarks vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Ozarks and MidAmerica Nazarene University? 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University's (44%).
• Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn a median of about $5,200 more per year than Ozarks graduates about ten years after starting college ($47,400 vs. $42,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates have a $3,790 lower median loan debt than Ozarks graduates ($18,750 vs. $22,540).
• Among borrowers, MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates have an estimated $40 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Ozarks graduates ($193 vs. $233).
• More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)

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.