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DBU Henderson State University Harding University College of the Ozarks Arkansas Samford University University of Central Arkansas Oklahoma Baptist University OC LeTourneau University UMHB Francis Marion University| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Ouachita Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAM | OBU | ||
| Location | Monticello, AR | Arkadelphia, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,719 | 1,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uamont.edu | obu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAM | OBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,091 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,941 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,320 | $8,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,693 | $21,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $22,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UAM | OBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,063 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UAM | OBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAM | OBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $232 |
Diversity |
UAM | OBU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAM | OBU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UAM | OBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Monticello is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,719 students vs. 1,784 students)
UAM vs. OBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAM or OBU?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 499.1% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.8% higher at OBU than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($30,500.00 vs. $10,941.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Monticello than OBU ($12,693 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 20.2% lower than costs at Ouachita Baptist University ($7,320 vs. $8,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello as Ouachita Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 138.9% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Monticello ($22,181 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, UAM or OBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OBU or UAM .
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 1.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAM vs. OBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAM or OBU? 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 OBU and UAM.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (63% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $9,600 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,500)
- UAM graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAM students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/