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Overview |
OBU | Webster University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 6,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $29,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $29,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $23,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $20,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
OBU | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 3,768 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 2,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 55.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1026/1315 | ||
| 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 | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
OBU | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
OBU | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 25% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Webster University | ||
| 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
- Webster University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (6,396 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Webster University?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Webster University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at OBU than Webster University ($30,500.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Webster University ($21,677 vs. $23,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 40.9% lower than costs at Webster University ($8,800 vs. $12,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Webster University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Webster University ($22,181 vs. $20,944)
OBU vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 11 points higher than at Webster University (1109)
- Incoming OBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Webster University (24)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Webster University (3.64)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Webster University (55.1%)
OBU vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Webster University? 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 Webster University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Webster University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Webster University earn on average $3,400 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Webster University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Webster University graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Webster University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/