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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 | Piedmont International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
OBU | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
OBU | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $117 |
Diversity |
OBU | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
OBU | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | - | ||
Campus |
OBU | Piedmont International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ouachita Baptist University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 691 students)
OBU vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Piedmont International University?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 244.6% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.6% higher at OBU than Piedmont International University ($30,500.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than OBU ($15,119 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 37.3% lower than costs at Ouachita Baptist University ($6,410 vs. $8,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 257.4% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($22,181 vs. $6,206)
OBU vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Piedmont International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont International University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 222 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming OBU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
OBU vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Piedmont International 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 Piedmont International University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Piedmont International University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $11,174 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($11,326 vs. $22,500)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($117 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/