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UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown DBU University of St Thomas Henderson State University UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Harding University Texas Tech College of the Ozarks| Ouachita Baptist University | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | HBU | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 4,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $20,530 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $27,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 9,021 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 7,681 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $249 |
Diversity |
OBU | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
OBU | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
OBU | HBU | ||
| 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (4,189 students vs. 1,815 students)
OBU vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at HBU than Ouachita Baptist University ($35,500.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than OBU ($20,530 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 17.1% lower than costs at Houston Baptist University ($9,240 vs. $10,816)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($27,261 vs. $23,073)
OBU vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 60 points higher than at HBU (1060)
- Incoming OBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than OBU (68.5%)
OBU vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or HBU? 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 HBU and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Houston Baptist University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $8,200 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $1,666 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,166)
- OBU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($232 vs. $249)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/