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Overview |
OBU | Hartwick College | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Oneonta, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 1,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | hartwick.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Hartwick College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $50,254 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $50,254 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $14,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $22,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $41,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Hartwick College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 3,553 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 2,122 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 59.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 10/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Hartwick College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Hartwick College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
OBU | Hartwick College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
OBU | Hartwick College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 24% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Hartwick College | ||
| 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 Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 1,103 students)
OBU vs. Hartwick College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Hartwick College?
- Hartwick College is 64.8% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at Hartwick College than Ouachita Baptist University ($50,254.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Hartwick College ($21,677 vs. $22,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 59.4% lower than costs at Hartwick College ($8,800 vs. $14,028)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Hartwick College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 88.1% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($41,717 vs. $22,181)
OBU vs. Hartwick College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Hartwick College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hartwick College or OBU .
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Hartwick College (3.36)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Hartwick College (59.7%)
OBU vs. Hartwick College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Hartwick College? 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 Hartwick College and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Hartwick College (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Hartwick College earn on average $1,700 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hartwick College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Hartwick College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Hartwick College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/