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Overview |
OBU | Boston Baptist College | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 43 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | boston.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Boston Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $15,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $10,854 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Boston Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 13 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 13 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 38.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 10/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | Boston Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Boston Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
OBU | Boston Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | Boston Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 80% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Boston Baptist College | ||
| 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 Boston Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 43 students)
OBU vs. Boston Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Boston Baptist College?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 167.5% more expensive to attend than Boston Baptist College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.5% higher at OBU than Boston Baptist College ($30,500.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston Baptist College than OBU ($15,837 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston Baptist College are 25.7% lower than costs at Ouachita Baptist University ($7,000 vs. $8,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Boston Baptist College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 104.4% larger than aid received Boston Baptist College ($22,181 vs. $10,854)
OBU vs. Boston Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Boston Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Boston Baptist College or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 177 points higher than at Boston Baptist College (943)
- Incoming OBU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Boston Baptist College (18)
- Boston Baptist College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Boston Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Boston Baptist 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 Boston Baptist College and OBU.
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Boston Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $32,500)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boston Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/