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DBU Henderson State University Marywood Penn State Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Harding University Wilkes College of the Ozarks Ursinus College Arcadia University of Scranton Arkansas| Ouachita Baptist University | DeSales University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $28,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 3,636 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 2,857 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OBU | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
OBU | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
OBU | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 34% | ||
Campus |
OBU | DeSales 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
- DeSales University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,919 students vs. 1,815 students)
OBU vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 35.3% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at DeSales University than Ouachita Baptist University ($43,000.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than DeSales University ($22,087 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 49.4% lower than costs at DeSales University ($9,240 vs. $13,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 24.8% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($28,789 vs. $23,073)
OBU vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 66 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming OBU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than OBU (68.5%)
OBU vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or DeSales 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 DeSales University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Ouachita Baptist University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $7,700 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/