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DBU Henderson State University Harding University College of the Ozarks Arkansas Samford University Wingate University Mississippi State Middle Tennessee State University University of Southern Mississippi University of Central Arkansas Oklahoma Baptist University| Ouachita Baptist University | Delta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | Delta State University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Cleveland, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 2,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | deltastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Delta State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $8,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $8,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $8,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $8,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
OBU | Delta State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 936 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 940/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
OBU | Delta State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Delta State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,268 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $199 |
Diversity |
OBU | Delta State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | Delta State University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 30% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Delta State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delta State University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,556 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. Delta State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Delta State University?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 261.6% more expensive to attend than Delta State University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.6% higher at OBU than Delta State University ($30,500.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than OBU ($14,138 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 5.8% lower than costs at Ouachita Baptist University ($8,317 vs. $8,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Delta State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 157% larger than aid received Delta State University ($22,181 vs. $8,631)
OBU vs. Delta State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Delta State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delta State University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 150 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming OBU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Delta State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Delta State University? 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 Delta State University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Delta State University (63% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $3,232 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($19,268 vs. $22,500)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($199 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/