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Overview |
OBU | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
OBU | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
OBU | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OBU | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 34% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 1,366 students)
OBU vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Waynesburg College?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at OBU than Waynesburg University ($30,500.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Waynesburg College ($21,677 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 37.7% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($8,800 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 27% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($22,181 vs. $17,464)
OBU vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 101 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming OBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Waynesburg College (3.64)
- Waynesburg College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Waynesburg University (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $5,500 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/