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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 | Ozark Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 689 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | occ.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $13,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $13,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $6,458 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $17,604 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $7,976 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 377 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 94.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 41.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2024 |
Academics |
OBU | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Ozark Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $32,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $180 |
Diversity |
OBU | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | Ozark Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 72% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Ozark Christian College | ||
| 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 Ozark Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 689 students)
OBU vs. Ozark Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Ozark Christian College?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 123% more expensive to attend than Ozark Christian College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123% higher at OBU than Ozark Christian College ($30,500.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ozark Christian College than OBU ($17,604 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ozark Christian College are 36.3% lower than costs at Ouachita Baptist University ($6,458 vs. $8,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Ozark Christian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 178.1% larger than aid received Ozark Christian College ($22,181 vs. $7,976)
OBU vs. Ozark Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Ozark Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ozark Christian College or OBU .
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Ozark Christian College (3.32)
- Ozark Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Ozark Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Ozark Christian 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 Ozark Christian College and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Ozark Christian College (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Ozark Christian College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $32,200)
- Ozark Christian College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,500)
- Ozark Christian College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($180 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozark Christian College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/