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Overview |
OBU | USAO | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 825 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
OBU | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 923/1138 | ||
| 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 2, 2023 |
Academics |
OBU | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
OBU | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 3% | ||
Campus |
OBU | USAO | ||
| 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 USAO based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 825 students)
OBU vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or USAO?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 360% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at OBU than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($30,500.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than OBU ($8,390 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 25.7% lower than costs at Ouachita Baptist University ($7,000 vs. $8,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 81.8% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($22,181 vs. $12,201)
OBU vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 121 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming OBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at USAO (3.43)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than USAO (56.3%)
OBU vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or USAO? 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 USAO and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $7,300 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $36,100)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/