- University of the Ozarks is a private school while Arkansas State University (Arkansas State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Arkansas.
- University of the Ozarks has more expensive tuition of $25,950 than Arkansas State ($13,826).
- Arkansas State has tighter acceptance rate of 66.02% than University of the Ozarks (89.15%).
- Arkansas State has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than University of the Ozarks (1,080).
- Arkansas State is larger with 13,190 students than University of the Ozarks (784 students).
University of the Ozarks View More Rivals | Arkansas State University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #3 in Arkansas | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Clarksville, AR | Location | Jonesboro, AR |
Ozarks| Known as | Arkansas State | |
| Bachelor's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $25,950 | Undergraduate | $7,754 Arkansas residents $13,826 out-of-state |
| Graduate | $6,980 Arkansas residents $12,416 out-of-state | |
| $18,684 | Financial Aid | $8,371 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | |
| 89.15% | Acceptance Rate | 66.02% |
| 29.20% | Yield | 38.03% |
| 1,080 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 784 | Total Students | 13,190 |
| 784 | Undergraduate | 8,201 |
| 0 | Graduate | 4,989 |
| 3 | Online Enrollment | 5,823 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 37% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $38,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $36,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 632) $3,800 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,200) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 48 Full-time 11 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 536 Full-time 187 Part-time |
| 163 Full-time 17 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,569 Full-time 378 Part-time |
| $61,876 for Faculties $45,536 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,895 for Faculties $44,531 Part-time |