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Overview |
OBU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | calvary.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $11,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $11,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $6,124 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $14,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $5,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
OBU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 57 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 36 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 88.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 870/1170 | ||
| 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 | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,946 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $216 |
Diversity |
OBU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 72% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| 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 Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 299 students)
OBU vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 175.8% more expensive to attend than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $11,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.8% higher at OBU than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($30,500.00 vs. $11,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary than OBU ($14,897 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary are 43.7% lower than costs at Ouachita Baptist University ($6,124 vs. $8,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 304.9% larger than aid received Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($22,181 vs. $5,478)
OBU vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 110 points higher than at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (1010)
- Incoming OBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (22)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (3.37)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (63.2%)
OBU vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? 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 Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $36,100)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $1,554 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($20,946 vs. $22,500)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($216 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/