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DBU Henderson State University Harding University College of the Ozarks Arkansas Samford University University of Missouri-Kansas City University of Central Arkansas Oklahoma Baptist University OC LeTourneau University Bethany College| Ouachita Baptist University | Avila University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | Avila University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #707 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | avila.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Avila University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $22,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $22,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $7,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $17,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $14,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
OBU | Avila University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 2,712 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 1,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 67.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 933/1160 | ||
| 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 | Avila University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Avila University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
OBU | Avila University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | Avila University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 47% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Avila University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ouachita Baptist University is larger than than Avila University based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 1,306 students)
OBU vs. Avila University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Avila University?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 36.2% more expensive to attend than Avila University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at OBU than Avila University ($30,500.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Avila University than OBU ($17,210 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 14.1% lower than costs at Ouachita Baptist University ($7,710 vs. $8,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Avila University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 55.7% larger than aid received Avila University ($22,181 vs. $14,244)
OBU vs. Avila University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Avila University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Avila University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 134 points higher than at Avila University (986)
- Incoming OBU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Avila University (21)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Avila University (3.24)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Avila University (67.6%)
OBU vs. Avila University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Avila 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 Avila University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Avila University (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Avila University earn on average $1,700 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Avila University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Avila University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Avila University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/