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DBU Henderson State University Harding University College of the Ozarks Arkansas Samford University University of Central Arkansas Oklahoma Baptist University OC LeTourneau University UMHB John Brown University| Ouachita Baptist University | Greenville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | Greenville University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Greenville, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 1,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #651 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | greenville.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $29,998 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $29,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $9,614 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $20,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $22,664 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 1,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 1,200 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 15/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 809/1209 | ||
| 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 | Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,100 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $238 |
Diversity |
OBU | Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 17% |
Students |
OBU | Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 37% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Greenville University | ||
| 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
- Ouachita Baptist University is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 1,088 students)
OBU vs. Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Greenville University?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Greenville University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at OBU than Greenville University ($30,500.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greenville University than OBU ($20,718 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 9.3% lower than costs at Greenville University ($8,800 vs. $9,614)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Greenville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 2.2% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($22,664 vs. $22,181)
OBU vs. Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Greenville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Greenville University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 98 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming OBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Greenville University (22)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Greenville 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 Greenville University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Greenville University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,300)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $600 lower median federal student loan debt than Greenville University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,100)
- OBU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Greenville University graduates. ($232 vs. $238)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greenville University 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/