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Overview |
OBU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Winona Lake, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 2,065 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #800 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | grace.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $28,148 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $28,148 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $10,276 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $21,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
OBU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 4,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 3,445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OBU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
OBU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
OBU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 27% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grace College and Theological Seminary is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,065 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. Grace College and Theological Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Grace College and Theological Seminary?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Grace College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at OBU than Grace College and Theological Seminary ($30,500.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace College and Theological Seminary than OBU ($18,317 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 16.8% lower than costs at Grace College and Theological Seminary ($8,800 vs. $10,276)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Grace College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Grace College and Theological Seminary ($22,181 vs. $21,252)
OBU vs. Grace College and Theological Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Grace College and Theological Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace College and Theological Seminary or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 57 points higher than at Grace College and Theological Seminary (1063)
- Incoming OBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Grace College and Theological Seminary (24)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Grace College and Theological Seminary (3.59)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Grace College and Theological Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Grace College and Theological Seminary? 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 Grace College and Theological Seminary and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Grace College and Theological Seminary (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $36,500)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/