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DBU Henderson State University Harding University College of the Ozarks Arkansas Samford University Baylor LSUS NSU Xavier University of Louisiana University of Central Arkansas Oklahoma Baptist University| Ouachita Baptist University | Louisiana State University Alexandria | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | LSUA | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Alexandria, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,764 | 3,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | lsua.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | LSUA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,480 | $4,894 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,480 | $4,984 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,534 | $7,302 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,112 | $7,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
OBU | LSUA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,610 | 3,174 | ||
| Admitted | 1,925 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 58.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Required | ||
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Academics |
OBU | LSUA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | LSUA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $17,707 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $183 |
Diversity |
OBU | LSUA | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OBU | LSUA | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 3% | ||
Campus |
OBU | LSUA | ||
| 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
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (3,771 students vs. 1,764 students)
OBU vs. LSUA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or LSUA?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 502.2% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($29,480.00 vs. $4,895.00)
- Out of state tuition is 491.5% higher at OBU than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($29,480.00 vs. $4,984.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than OBU ($7,302 vs. $20,534)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 11.6% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,510 vs. $9,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Louisiana State University Alexandria (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 187.2% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($20,112 vs. $7,002)
OBU vs. LSUA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or LSUA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUA or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 170 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming OBU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than LSUA (58.3%)
OBU vs. LSUA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or LSUA? 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 LSUA and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (63% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $7,700 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $4,793 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($17,707 vs. $22,500)
- LSUA graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($183 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/