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Overview |
OBU | NSU | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Natchitoches, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 8,847 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #869 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | nsula.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $5,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $15,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $10,617 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $13,156 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $11,220 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
OBU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 3,194 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 2,994 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 925/1243 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
OBU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OBU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 2% | ||
Campus |
OBU | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (8,847 students vs. 1,815 students)
OBU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or NSU?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 513.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($31,780.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99% higher at OBU than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($31,780.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than OBU ($13,156 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 14.9% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,240 vs. $10,617)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 105.6% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($23,073 vs. $11,220)
OBU vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 112 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming OBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than OBU (68.5%)
OBU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or NSU? 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 NSU and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (63% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $5,300 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $969 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($21,531 vs. $22,500)
- NSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/