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Alabama UL Lafayette Florida State Tulane LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UH Texas A&M Auburn Michigan State OU Ole Miss UNO| Ouachita Baptist University | Louisiana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | LSU | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 39,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #287 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | lsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | LSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $8,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $8,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $14,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $21,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $13,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
OBU | LSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 42,558 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 31,491 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
OBU | LSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | LSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $216 |
Diversity |
OBU | LSU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | LSU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 37% | ||
Campus |
OBU | LSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 1,815 students)
OBU vs. LSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or LSU?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 295.4% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($31,780.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 295.4% higher at OBU than Louisiana State University ($31,780.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University than OBU ($21,808 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 54.7% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($9,240 vs. $14,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Louisiana State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 70.8% larger than aid received Louisiana State University ($23,073 vs. $13,509)
OBU vs. LSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or LSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSU or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 43 points higher than at OBU (1120)
- Incoming LSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OBU (25)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at OBU (3.72)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than OBU (68.5%)
OBU vs. LSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or LSU? 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 LSU and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Louisiana State University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $13,500 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,400)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $1,600 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($20,900 vs. $22,500)
- LSU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($216 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/