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DBU Henderson State University Harding University Lipscomb Faulkner College of the Ozarks Arkansas Samford University Union University University of Central Arkansas Oklahoma Baptist University LeTourneau University| Ouachita Baptist University | Freed Hardeman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
OBU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
OBU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
OBU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 40% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Freed Hardeman University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at OBU than Freed Hardeman University ($30,500.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than OBU ($18,556 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 10.7% lower than costs at Ouachita Baptist University ($7,950 vs. $8,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 27.9% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($22,181 vs. $17,349)
OBU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Freed-Hardeman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Freed-Hardeman University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 19 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming OBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at OBU (3.72)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Freed-Hardeman 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 Freed-Hardeman University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Freed Hardeman University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,700)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/