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Overview |
OBU | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $16,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $24,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
OBU | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 1,936 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 975 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 920/1190 | ||
| 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 | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $299 |
Diversity |
OBU | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
OBU | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 40% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Brescia 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 Brescia University based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 646 students)
OBU vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Brescia University?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 13% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at OBU than Brescia University ($30,500.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than OBU ($16,127 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 19.8% lower than costs at Brescia University ($8,800 vs. $10,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Brescia University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 9% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($24,180 vs. $22,181)
OBU vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 117 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming OBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
OBU vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Brescia 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 Brescia University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Brescia University (63% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $29,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($232 vs. $299)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/