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Overview |
OBU | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 9,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #521 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | maryville.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $24,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $24,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $26,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $17,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
OBU | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 4,175 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 3,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
OBU | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $244 |
Diversity |
OBU | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
OBU | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 36% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| 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
- Maryville University of Saint Louis is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (9,959 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Maryville University of Saint Louis?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Maryville University of Saint Louis for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $24,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at OBU than Maryville University of Saint Louis ($30,500.00 vs. $24,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Maryville University of Saint Louis ($21,677 vs. $26,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 36.4% lower than costs at Maryville University of Saint Louis ($8,800 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Maryville University of Saint Louis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 23.8% larger than aid received Maryville University of Saint Louis ($22,181 vs. $17,914)
OBU vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Maryville University of Saint Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville University of Saint Louis or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Maryville University of Saint Louis (1145) is 25 points higher than at OBU (1120)
- Incoming OBU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Maryville University of Saint Louis (25)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Maryville University of Saint Louis (3.58)
- Maryville University of Saint Louis has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Maryville University of Saint Louis? 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 Maryville University of Saint Louis and OBU.
- The graduation rate at Maryville University of Saint Louis is higher than Ouachita Baptist University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Maryville University of Saint Louis earn on average $7,100 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $1,174 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville University of Saint Louis graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,674)
- OBU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville University of Saint Louis graduates. ($232 vs. $244)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryville University of Saint Louis 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/