College comparison

University of the Ozarks vs Virginia Wesleyan University

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	University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR	Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach, VA
Acceptance rateUniversity of the Ozarks is more selective	60%	73%
SAT (25–75)	1020–1160	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	767	1,256
Avg net price	$17,360	$19,676
Median earnings (10 yr)Virginia Wesleyan University reports higher median earnings	$44,384	$50,074
Graduation rate	51%	42%
Median debt	$20,875	$27,000
Economic mobility	0.9%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is University of the Ozarks or Virginia Wesleyan University harder to get into?

University of the Ozarks is more selective: University of the Ozarks's acceptance rate is approximately 60% and Virginia Wesleyan University's is approximately 73% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of the Ozarks vs Virginia Wesleyan University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1020–1160 at University of the Ozarks and — at Virginia Wesleyan University. 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.