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UT Dallas UNT Texas Tech UT Arlington UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas State LSU Rice HBU Baylor| Ouachita Baptist University | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | UH | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
OBU | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
OBU | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $204 |
Diversity |
OBU | UH | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OBU | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 3% | ||
Campus |
OBU | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or UH?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 251.2% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at OBU than University of Houston ($30,500.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than OBU ($14,056 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 18.4% lower than costs at University of Houston ($8,800 vs. $10,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than University of Houston (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 93.6% larger than aid received University of Houston ($22,181 vs. $11,457)
OBU vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or OBU .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 34 points higher than at OBU (1120)
- Incoming UH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OBU (25)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UH (3.46)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than UH (66.2%)
OBU vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or UH? 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 UH and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than University of Houston (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $15,600 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $43,400)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,500)
- UH graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($204 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/