College comparison

Livingstone College vs University of the Ozarks

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Livingstone College Salisbury, NC	University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR
Acceptance rateLivingstone College is more selective	59%	60%
SAT (25–75)	—	1020–1160
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	924	767
Avg net price	$13,479	$17,360
Median earnings (10 yr)University of the Ozarks reports higher median earnings	$32,600	$44,384
Graduation rate	28%	51%
Median debt	$31,125	$20,875
Economic mobility	—	0.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Livingstone College or University of the Ozarks harder to get into?

Livingstone College is more selective: Livingstone College's acceptance rate is approximately 59% and University of the Ozarks's is approximately 60% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Livingstone College vs University of the Ozarks?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Livingstone College and 1020–1160 at University of the Ozarks. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.