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Overview |
OBU | McKendree University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Lebanon, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 2,075 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #593 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | mckendree.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | McKendree University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $32,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $32,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $12,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $25,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $22,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
OBU | McKendree University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 2,652 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 1,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 871/1277 | ||
| 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 | McKendree University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | McKendree University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $240 |
Diversity |
OBU | McKendree University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
OBU | McKendree University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 31% | ||
Campus |
OBU | McKendree 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
- McKendree University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,075 students vs. 1,815 students)
OBU vs. McKendree University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or McKendree University?
- McKendree University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($32,660.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at McKendree University than Ouachita Baptist University ($32,660.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than McKendree University ($22,087 vs. $25,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 32.8% lower than costs at McKendree University ($9,240 vs. $12,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than McKendree University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 3.6% larger than aid received McKendree University ($23,073 vs. $22,269)
OBU vs. McKendree University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or McKendree University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McKendree University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 114 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming OBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
OBU vs. McKendree University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or McKendree 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 McKendree University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than McKendree University (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $4,900 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,250)
- OBU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/