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Overview |
Arkansas State University | OBU | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Arkadelphia, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 1,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #474 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | obu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | OBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $8,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $21,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $22,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | OBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 2,063 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | OBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | OBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $232 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | OBU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | OBU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | OBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 1,784 students)
Arkansas State University vs. OBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or OBU?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 342.8% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.3% higher at OBU than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($30,500.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than OBU ($12,011 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 14.8% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($8,800 vs. $10,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as Ouachita Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 97.6% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($22,181 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. OBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or OBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OBU or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 32 points higher than at Arkansas State University (1088)
- Incoming OBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Arkansas State University (24)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Arkansas State University (3.66)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. OBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,500)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($201 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/