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DBU Henderson State University Harding University College of the Ozarks Arkansas University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Samford University University of Central Arkansas Seton Hill University Oklahoma Baptist University OC LeTourneau University| Ouachita Baptist University | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | Chatham | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 2,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $42,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $42,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $14,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $29,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $27,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 4,169 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 2,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
OBU | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
OBU | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 32% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Chatham | ||
| 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
- Chatham University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 1,815 students)
OBU vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 32.9% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Chatham than Ouachita Baptist University ($42,250.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Chatham ($22,087 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 55% lower than costs at Chatham University ($9,240 vs. $14,324)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 21.3% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($27,984 vs. $23,073)
OBU vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or OBU .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at OBU (3.72)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than OBU (68.5%)
OBU vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Chatham? 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 Chatham and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Chatham University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- Chatham graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/