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DBU Henderson State University Carroll University Loras College Harding University Wisconsin College of the Ozarks Marquette University Arkansas Samford University University of St Thomas University of Central Arkansas| Ouachita Baptist University | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | SNC | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1010/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
OBU | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
OBU | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 28% | ||
Campus |
OBU | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Norbert College is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (1,882 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 38.7% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at SNC than Ouachita Baptist University ($42,304.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than SNC ($21,677 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 38.7% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($8,800 vs. $12,202)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 29.1% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($28,627 vs. $22,181)
OBU vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 5 points higher than at OBU (1120)
- Incoming OBU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at SNC (25)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at SNC (3.57)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or SNC? 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 SNC and OBU.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Ouachita Baptist University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $7,500 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/