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George Fox University DBU Henderson State University Pacific Harding University College of the Ozarks OSU UO Arkansas Samford University University of Central Arkansas Portland State University| Ouachita Baptist University | Linfield University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | Linfield | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 1,754 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $46,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $46,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $31,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 2,122 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 1,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1050/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OBU | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
OBU | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 13% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
OBU | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 33% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Linfield | ||
| 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 Linfield based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 1,754 students)
OBU vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 53.1% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Linfield than Ouachita Baptist University ($46,700.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Linfield ($21,677 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 54.5% lower than costs at Linfield University ($8,800 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Linfield University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 34.1% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($29,744 vs. $22,181)
OBU vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 59 points higher than at Linfield (1061)
- Incoming OBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Linfield (23)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Linfield (3.71)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Linfield? 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 Linfield and OBU.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Ouachita Baptist University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $13,000 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Linfield graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/