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Overview |
OBU | Carroll College | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Helena, MT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 1,168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | carroll.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Carroll College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $37,828 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $37,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $11,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $23,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $28,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Carroll College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 1,519 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 1,186 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 13/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1080/1200 | ||
| 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 | Feb 28, 2025 |
Academics |
OBU | Carroll College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Carroll College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
OBU | Carroll College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
OBU | Carroll College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 60% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Carroll 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 Carroll College based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 1,168 students)
OBU vs. Carroll College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Carroll College?
- Carroll College is 24% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($37,828.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Carroll College than Ouachita Baptist University ($37,828.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Carroll College ($21,677 vs. $23,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 27.1% lower than costs at Carroll College ($8,800 vs. $11,182)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Carroll College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll College students is 27.4% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($28,266 vs. $22,181)
OBU vs. Carroll College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Carroll College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll College or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 10 points higher than at Carroll College (1110)
- Incoming OBU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Carroll College (25)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Carroll College (3.64)
- Carroll College has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Carroll College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Carroll 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 Carroll College and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Carroll College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carroll College earn on average $4,100 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/