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ATU| University of the Ozarks | Thomas University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | Thomas University | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Thomasville, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 1,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | thomasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $10,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $7,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $12,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $8,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 56% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 358 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 46.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 61.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $20,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $213 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Ozarks | Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | Thomas University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Thomas University?
- University of the Ozarks is 131% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131% higher at Ozarks than Thomas University ($24,950.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Ozarks ($12,557 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 18.7% lower than costs at University of the Ozarks ($7,040 vs. $8,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than Thomas University (97% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 135.1% larger than aid received Thomas University ($19,224 vs. $8,178)
Ozarks vs. Thomas University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas University or Ozarks .
- Ozarks has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Ozarks vs. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or Thomas University? 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 Thomas University and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Thomas University (46% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $4,200 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $1,920 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($20,620 vs. $22,540)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($213 vs. $233)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/