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DBU Henderson State University Harding University College of the Ozarks Arkansas Samford University Abilene Christian University ORU University of Central Arkansas Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma City University LeTourneau University| Ouachita Baptist University | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | OC | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
OBU | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $244 |
Diversity |
OBU | OC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 39% | ||
Campus |
OBU | OC | ||
| 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
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or OC?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 24.2% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at OBU than Oklahoma Christian University ($30,500.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than OBU ($20,237 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 6.3% lower than costs at Ouachita Baptist University ($8,280 vs. $8,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 26% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($22,181 vs. $17,601)
OBU vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 2 points higher than at OC (1118)
- Incoming OBU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at OC (25)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or OC? 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 OC and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $1,600 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,800)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $1,152 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,652)
- OBU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($232 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/