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Overview |
OBU | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
OBU | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
OBU | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OBU | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 18% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Northwest University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ouachita Baptist University is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 1,014 students)
OBU vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Northwest University?
- Northwest University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Northwest University than Ouachita Baptist University ($34,500.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Northwest University ($21,677 vs. $23,722)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 15.2% lower than costs at Northwest University ($8,800 vs. $10,140)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Northwest University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest University students is 1.4% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($22,486 vs. $22,181)
OBU vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 124 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming OBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Northwest 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 Northwest University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Northwest University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $968 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($21,532 vs. $22,500)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/