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Harding University Abilene Christian University ORU Oklahoma City University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central SCAD LeTourneau University ATU| University of the Ozarks | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | OC | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 763 | 2,743 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,490 | $8,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,651 | $21,810 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,181 | $16,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Ozarks | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,916 | 1,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,114 | 1,327 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1018/1163 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $244 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | OC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ozarks | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (2,743 students vs. 763 students)
Ozarks vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or OC?
- University of the Ozarks is 1.6% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Ozarks than Oklahoma Christian University ($24,950.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than OC ($16,651 vs. $21,810)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 9.3% lower than costs at University of the Ozarks ($8,680 vs. $9,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 17.6% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($19,181 vs. $16,308)
Ozarks vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 84 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming OC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Ozarks (58.1%)
Ozarks vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or OC? 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 OC and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $400 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,800)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $1,112 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($22,540 vs. $23,652)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($233 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/