Ozarks vs. A&M-Texarkana

Comparable Facts

Compare University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, AR with Texas A&M University Texarkana in Texarkana, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Texas A&M University Texarkana is larger than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (2,412 students vs. 778 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of the Ozarks is located in Clarksville, AR (Remote Town setting); Texas A&M University Texarkana is in Texarkana, TX (Small City setting).
• University of the Ozarks is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Texas A&M University Texarkana is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of the Ozarks 14:1; Texas A&M University Texarkana 14:1.

Ozarks vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or A&M-Texarkana? 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 Texas A&M University Texarkana than Ozarks ($12,747 vs. $20,088).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 31.3% lower than at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($9,603 vs. $13,972).
• University of the Ozarks is 210.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than A&M-Texarkana (about $17,601 more per year; $25,950.00 vs. $8,349.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 73.7% higher at A&M-Texarkana than at University of the Ozarks (about $19,130 more per year; $45,080.00 vs. $25,950.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of the Ozarks than at Texas A&M University Texarkana (100% vs. 92%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 75% larger than aid received by Texas A&M University Texarkana students ($18,783 vs. $10,736).

Ozarks vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and Ozarks.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of the Ozarks (1090) is 110 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (980).
• Incoming Ozarks students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 19 at A&M-Texarkana).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of the Ozarks 1020/1160; Texas A&M University Texarkana 870/1080.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of the Ozarks 20/25; Texas A&M University Texarkana 16/22.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Ozarks - Test optional; A&M-Texarkana - Test-free.
• Enrolled freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Ozarks (3.38).
• A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Ozarks (59.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.7% at Ozarks vs. 16.9% at A&M-Texarkana.

Ozarks vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Ozarks and A&M-Texarkana? 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 is 46%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for A&M-Texarkana.
• Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn a median of about $4,300 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates about ten years after starting college ($42,200 vs. $37,900), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Texas A&M University Texarkana graduates have a $8,036 lower median loan debt than Ozarks graduates ($14,504 vs. $22,540).
• Among borrowers, A&M-Texarkana graduates have an estimated $84 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Ozarks graduates ($149 vs. $233).
• More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)

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.