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Overview |
OBU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 973/1230 | ||
| 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 | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $232 |
Diversity |
OBU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OBU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 16% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 308% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.4% higher at OBU than Missouri State University Springfield ($30,500.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than OBU ($17,677 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 11.2% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($8,800 vs. $9,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Missouri State University Springfield (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 175.6% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($22,181 vs. $8,049)
OBU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 30 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming OBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at OBU (3.72)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield and OBU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($22,500 vs. $22,500)
- Missouri State University Springfield and OBU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($232 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/