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DBU Henderson State University Harding University College of the Ozarks Arkansas Samford University ISU University of Central Arkansas Oklahoma Baptist University OC Central College LeTourneau University| Ouachita Baptist University | Simpson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | Simpson College | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Indianola, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #412 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | simpson.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Simpson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $44,202 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $44,202 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $23,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $35,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Simpson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 1,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 890/1280 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
OBU | Simpson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Simpson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
OBU | Simpson College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
OBU | Simpson College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 32% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Simpson College | ||
| 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 Simpson College based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 1,151 students)
OBU vs. Simpson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Simpson College?
- Simpson College is 44.9% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at Simpson College than Ouachita Baptist University ($44,202.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Simpson College ($21,677 vs. $23,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 9.7% lower than costs at Simpson College ($8,800 vs. $9,654)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Simpson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 61.8% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($35,898 vs. $22,181)
OBU vs. Simpson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Simpson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson College or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 16 points higher than at Simpson College (1104)
- Incoming OBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Simpson College (24)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Simpson College (3.62)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Simpson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Simpson 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 Simpson College and OBU.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Ouachita Baptist University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $4,600 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/