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Overview |
OBU | Malone University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #556 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | malone.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Malone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $33,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $33,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $24,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Malone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 1,395 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 1,082 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 943/1190 | ||
| 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 | Malone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Malone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $256 |
Diversity |
OBU | Malone University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | Malone University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 17% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Malone 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
- Ouachita Baptist University is larger than than Malone University based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 1,199 students)
OBU vs. Malone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Malone University?
- Malone University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($33,595.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Malone University than Ouachita Baptist University ($33,595.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Malone University than OBU ($21,571 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 22.7% lower than costs at Malone University ($8,800 vs. $10,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Malone University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Malone University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($24,747 vs. $22,181)
OBU vs. Malone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Malone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Malone University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 91 points higher than at Malone University (1029)
- Incoming OBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Malone University (22)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Malone University (3.49)
- Malone University has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Malone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Malone 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 Malone University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Malone University (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Malone University earn on average $3,300 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $2,319 lower median federal student loan debt than Malone University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,819)
- OBU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Malone University graduates. ($232 vs. $256)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Malone University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/