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DBU Henderson State University UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Harding University College of the Ozarks Arkansas Samford University Arkansas State University Central UALR| Arkansas Tech University | Ouachita Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | OBU | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Arkadelphia, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 1,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #474 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | obu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | OBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $21,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $22,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | OBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 2,063 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 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 |
ATU | OBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | OBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $232 |
Diversity |
ATU | OBU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | OBU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
ATU | OBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 1,784 students)
ATU vs. OBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or OBU?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 424.1% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162% higher at OBU than Arkansas Tech University ($30,500.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than OBU ($12,016 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 4.1% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,800 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 162.8% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($22,181 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. OBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or OBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OBU or ATU .
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than OBU (72.3%)
ATU vs. OBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Arkansas Tech University (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $6,300 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,500)
- ATU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($183 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU 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/