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Overview |
OBU | PC | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
OBU | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $269 |
Diversity |
OBU | PC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OBU | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 46% | ||
Campus |
OBU | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 1,199 students)
OBU vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 27.8% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at PC than Ouachita Baptist University ($38,990.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than OBU ($21,571 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 28.4% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($8,800 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 55% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($34,379 vs. $22,181)
OBU vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 38 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming OBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at PC (3.6)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than PC (59.4%)
OBU vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or PC? 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 PC and OBU.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Ouachita Baptist University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $4,300 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $3,608 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,108)
- OBU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($232 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/