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Overview |
Ozarks | SHSU | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 73% |
Admission |
Ozarks | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ozarks | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Ozarks | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or SHSU?
- University of the Ozarks is 326.1% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at Ozarks than Sam Houston State University ($24,950.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than Ozarks ($13,632 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 30.5% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($8,358 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than Sam Houston State University (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 83.1% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($19,224 vs. $10,499)
Ozarks vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 37 points higher than at SHSU (997)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SHSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or SHSU? 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 SHSU and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than University of the Ozarks (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,200)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $1,040 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,540)
- SHSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($222 vs. $233)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/