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HSU DBU Henderson State University Harding University College of the Ozarks Arkansas Howard Payne University Samford University University of Central Arkansas Oklahoma Baptist University OC Tarleton| Ouachita Baptist University | McMurry University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
OBU | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $277 |
Diversity |
OBU | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 3% | ||
Campus |
OBU | McMurry 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
- Ouachita Baptist University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 1,237 students)
OBU vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or McMurry University?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at OBU than McMurry University ($30,500.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than OBU ($18,757 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 5.1% lower than costs at McMurry University ($8,800 vs. $9,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as McMurry University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($23,537 vs. $22,181)
OBU vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 233 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming OBU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at McMurry University (3.7)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
OBU vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or McMurry 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 McMurry University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than McMurry University (63% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $300 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $4,324 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,824)
- OBU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/