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Overview |
OBU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 2,499 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #341 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $45,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $45,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $25,298 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $36,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 5,422 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 3,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OBU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
OBU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OBU | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Mount St. Mary's 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 1,815 students)
OBU vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 43.7% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Ouachita Baptist University ($45,660.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Mount St. Mary's University ($22,087 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 59.6% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($9,240 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Mount St Mary's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 58.8% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($36,632 vs. $23,073)
OBU vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Mount St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount St. Mary's University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 107 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming OBU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than OBU (68.5%)
OBU vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Ouachita Baptist University (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $12,700 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/