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Overview |
OBU | MC | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 4,087 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $20,246 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $21,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $18,118 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
OBU | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 3,315 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 48.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
OBU | MC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
OBU | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 50% | ||
Campus |
OBU | MC | ||
| 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (4,087 students vs. 1,815 students)
OBU vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or MC?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 57% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($31,780.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at OBU than Mississippi College ($31,780.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than OBU ($21,135 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 37.4% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($9,240 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Mississippi College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 27.3% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($23,073 vs. $18,118)
OBU vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 14 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming OBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at MC (3.56)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than MC (48.9%)
OBU vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or MC? 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 MC and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Mississippi College (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $700 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/