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Overview |
Ozarks | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 763 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #535 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $7,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $22,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,490 | $10,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,651 | $14,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,181 | $9,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Ozarks | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,916 | 5,521 | ||
| Admitted | 1,114 | 5,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1018/1163 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 24, 2025 |
Academics |
Ozarks | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $192 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Ozarks | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | UT Tyler | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 763 students)
Ozarks vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or UT Tyler?
- University of the Ozarks is 238.5% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $7,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Ozarks than The University of Texas at Tyler ($24,950.00 vs. $22,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than Ozarks ($14,043 vs. $16,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 12.9% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Tyler ($9,490 vs. $10,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than The University of Texas at Tyler (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 99.6% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($19,181 vs. $9,608)
Ozarks vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 25 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming Ozarks students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Tyler (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Ozarks (58.1%)
Ozarks vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or UT Tyler? 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 UT Tyler and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $6,900 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $42,200)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $3,908 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($18,632 vs. $22,540)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($192 vs. $233)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Tyler 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/