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Overview |
OBU | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 2,158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $38,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $38,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $9,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $25,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $27,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 3,330 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 1,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 59.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1075/1290 | ||
| 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 | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
OBU | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 42% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,158 students vs. 1,815 students)
OBU vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 20% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($38,150.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Augustana University than Ouachita Baptist University ($38,150.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Augustana University ($22,087 vs. $25,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 2.5% lower than costs at Augustana University ($9,240 vs. $9,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 21% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($27,925 vs. $23,073)
OBU vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 44 points higher than at OBU (1120)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OBU (25)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at OBU (3.72)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Augustana University (59.2%)
OBU vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Augustana 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 Augustana University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than Ouachita Baptist University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Augustana 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 $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/