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Overview |
OBU | WWU | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
OBU | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
OBU | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $221 |
Diversity |
OBU | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
OBU | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 24% | ||
Campus |
OBU | WWU | ||
| 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 1,508 students)
OBU vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or WWU?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 15.1% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at OBU than William Woods University ($30,500.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than WWU ($21,677 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 18.8% lower than costs at William Woods University ($8,800 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 8.6% larger than aid received William Woods University ($22,181 vs. $20,431)
OBU vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 85 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming OBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at WWU (3.4)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than WWU (61.5%)
OBU vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or WWU? 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 WWU and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than William Woods University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $4,800 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $1,063 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($21,437 vs. $22,500)
- WWU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($221 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/