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Trinity SU Baylor UT Dallas University of Dallas DBU Henderson State University Hendrix College TCU UT Austin Harding University Tulsa University| Ouachita Baptist University | Austin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | Austin College | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $46,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $46,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $13,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $24,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $35,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 5,474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 2,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 46.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
OBU | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
OBU | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
OBU | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 8% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ouachita Baptist University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,815 students vs. 1,136 students)
OBU vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Austin College?
- Austin College is 45.7% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($46,290.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Austin College than Ouachita Baptist University ($46,290.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Austin College ($22,087 vs. $24,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 46% lower than costs at Austin College ($9,240 vs. $13,495)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 51.8% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($35,022 vs. $23,073)
OBU vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 45 points higher than at OBU (1120)
- Incoming OBU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Austin College (46.7%)
OBU vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Austin College? 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 Austin College and OBU.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Ouachita Baptist University (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $11,200 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/