Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
DBU Henderson State University Harding University College of the Ozarks USJ Arkansas Penn State Samford University SUNY Cortland Penn State Brandywine University of Central Arkansas Oklahoma Baptist University| Ouachita Baptist University | Delaware Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
OBU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | delval.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
OBU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $39,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Delaware Valley University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
OBU | Delaware Valley University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
OBU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
OBU | Delaware Valley University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
OBU | Delaware Valley University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 45% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Delaware Valley 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
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 29.5% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Delaware Valley University than Ouachita Baptist University ($39,500.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Delaware Valley University ($21,677 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 68.8% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($8,800 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 28.2% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($28,430 vs. $22,181)
OBU vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 126 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming OBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Delaware Valley 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 Delaware Valley University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Delaware Valley University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $300 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $43,100)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/