Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
DBU Henderson State University Harding University College of the Ozarks Arkansas Samford University University of Central Arkansas Oklahoma Baptist University OC LeTourneau University UMHB John Brown University| Ouachita Baptist University | Louisiana College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
OBU | Louisiana College | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Pineville, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 1,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #770 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | lacollege.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
OBU | Louisiana College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $19,590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $19,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $7,646 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $14,566 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $13,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
OBU | Louisiana College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 579 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1020/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
OBU | Louisiana College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
OBU | Louisiana College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,027 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $238 |
Diversity |
OBU | Louisiana College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OBU | Louisiana College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 20% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Louisiana College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ouachita Baptist University is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 1,026 students)
OBU vs. Louisiana College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Louisiana College?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 55.7% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at OBU than Louisiana College ($30,500.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than OBU ($14,566 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 15.1% lower than costs at Ouachita Baptist University ($7,646 vs. $8,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 62.5% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($22,181 vs. $13,650)
OBU vs. Louisiana College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Louisiana College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisiana College or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 151 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming OBU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Louisiana College has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Louisiana College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Louisiana College? 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 Louisiana College and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Louisiana College (63% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $2,200 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $527 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisiana College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,027)
- OBU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Louisiana College graduates. ($232 vs. $238)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/