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Overview |
OBU | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 3,389 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $34,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $34,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $10,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $27,007 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $21,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
OBU | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 3,518 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 1,431 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 40.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1140/1370 | ||
| 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 | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $280 |
Diversity |
OBU | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
OBU | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 23% | ||
Campus |
OBU | LeTourneau 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
- LeTourneau University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (3,389 students vs. 1,815 students)
OBU vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or LeTourneau University?
- LeTourneau University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($34,680.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at LeTourneau University than Ouachita Baptist University ($34,680.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than LeTourneau University ($22,087 vs. $27,007)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 14.4% lower than costs at LeTourneau University ($9,240 vs. $10,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than LeTourneau University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 7.9% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($23,073 vs. $21,375)
OBU vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at LeTourneau University (1158) is 38 points higher than at OBU (1120)
- Incoming LeTourneau University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OBU (25)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at LeTourneau University (3.66)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than LeTourneau University (40.7%)
OBU vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or LeTourneau 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 LeTourneau University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than LeTourneau University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from LeTourneau University earn on average $12,700 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $4,584 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,084)
- OBU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($232 vs. $280)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/