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Pace University-New York DBU Manhattan College Henderson State University St John's Harding University College of the Ozarks FDU Mount St. Mary's University Montclair State University Arkansas Samford University| Ouachita Baptist University | Marymount Manhattan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | MMC | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 1,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #453 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $20,191 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $38,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $25,446 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 8,138 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 6,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OBU | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $242 |
Diversity |
OBU | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
OBU | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 70% | ||
Campus |
OBU | MMC | ||
| 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 MMC based on total student enrollment (1,815 students vs. 1,648 students)
OBU vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or MMC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 20.8% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at MMC than Ouachita Baptist University ($38,400.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than MMC ($22,087 vs. $38,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 118.5% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($9,240 vs. $20,191)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Marymount Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 10.3% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($25,446 vs. $23,073)
OBU vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 82 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming OBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at MMC (3.45)
- MMC has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than OBU (68.5%)
OBU vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or MMC? 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 MMC and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marymount Manhattan College earn on average $1,400 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MMC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,500)
- OBU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than MMC graduates. ($232 vs. $242)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/