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Overview |
Ozarks | Memphis | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 763 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,490 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,651 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,181 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,916 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 1,114 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1018/1163 | 905/1205 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ozarks | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $261 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ozarks | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 763 students)
Ozarks vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Memphis?
- University of the Ozarks is 192.8% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.5% higher at Ozarks than University of Memphis ($24,950.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Ozarks ($13,656 vs. $16,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 9% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($9,490 vs. $10,344)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than University of Memphis (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 70.7% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($19,181 vs. $11,234)
Ozarks vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at University of the Ozarks (1034) is 5 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Ozarks (58.1%)
Ozarks vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than University of Memphis (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates of University of the Ozarks and Memphis have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($42,200 vs. $42,200)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $2,710 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($22,540 vs. $25,250)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($233 vs. $261)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/