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DBU Henderson State University Harding University College of the Ozarks Arkansas Samford University Memphis University of Central Arkansas Oklahoma Baptist University OC LeTourneau University| Ouachita Baptist University | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | CBU | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
OBU | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
OBU | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 24% | ||
Campus |
OBU | CBU | ||
| 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
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,043 students vs. 1,815 students)
OBU vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($37,300.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at CBU than Ouachita Baptist University ($37,300.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than OBU ($17,068 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 16.1% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($9,240 vs. $10,731)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 26% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($29,076 vs. $23,073)
OBU vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 15 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming OBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than OBU (68.5%)
OBU vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or CBU? 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 CBU and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Christian Brothers University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $7,200 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/