University of the Ozarks vs UA-Monticello

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Ozark Mountains, University of the Ozarks and University of Arkansas at Monticello stand as two distinct beacons of higher learning, each offering a unique educational experience. While both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence, they differ in several key aspects. University of the Ozarks, a private liberal arts college, boasts a highly selective admissions process with an acceptance rate of 68%, while University of Arkansas at Monticello, a public university, offers a more open admissions policy with an acceptance rate of 90%. In terms of student body demographics, University of the Ozarks has a smaller student population with a higher percentage of female students, while University of Arkansas at Monticello has a larger and more diverse student body. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and other factors that may influence your decision in choosing the best fit for your academic aspirations.

	University of Arkansas at Monticello	University of the Ozarks
Overview
Location	Monticello, Arkansas	Clarksville, Arkansas
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	69.0%	61.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation		Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	55.4%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	950 - 1130
ACT range	N/A	18 - 23
Students submitting SAT score		15.0%
Students submitting ACT score		78.0%
Total number of applicants		1,918
Total number of admissions given out		1,062
Admitted students who chose to enroll		201
Yield rate		18.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $21,739 Out of state: $27,589	$36,350
Average net price	$13,077	$15,779
Tuition	In state: $4,779 Out of state: $10,629	$24,950
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,365 Meal plan: $3,600	Room/dormitory: $3,700 Meal plan: $4,300
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $5,881	98.0% Average amount $18,996
Students receiving federal student loan	46.0% Average amount $5,466	56.0% Average amount $4,751
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $7,049	41.0% Average amount $3,813

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,258 Men 42.0% Women 58.0%	784 Men 47.2% Women 52.8%
Graduate students	420 Men 34.8% Women 65.2%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	39.3%
International students	0.4%	29.1%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	709	614
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Arkansas Texas Oklahoma Missouri Louisiana

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Multidisciplinary Studies	Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Psychology Business
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	33.0%	48.8%
Dropout rate	50.6%	17.7%
Transferred out	15.4%	33.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $64,791 Year 3: $69,975 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,480 Year 2: $54,331 Year 3: $53,552 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,829 Year 3: $45,515 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,799 Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: $44,215 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,330 Year 3: $42,139 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,136 Year 2: $38,870 Year 3: $40,288 Agricultural Business and Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,793 Year 2: $33,459 Year 3: $35,383 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $32,551 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,881 Year 2: $29,064 Year 3: $31,576 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: $25,129	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,416 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A

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