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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor UT Austin| University of the Ozarks | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | SFASU | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 763 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,490 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,651 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,181 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Ozarks | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,916 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 1,114 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1018/1163 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ozarks | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 763 students)
Ozarks vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or SFASU?
- University of the Ozarks is 218.2% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Ozarks than Stephen F Austin State University ($24,950.00 vs. $17,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Ozarks ($15,498 vs. $16,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 17.4% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($9,490 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than Stephen F Austin State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 120.6% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($19,181 vs. $8,695)
Ozarks vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 33 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman Ozarks students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Ozarks (58.1%)
Ozarks vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,200)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $2,460 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($22,540 vs. $25,000)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($233 vs. $258)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/