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DBU Henderson State University Evangel University Harding University College of the Ozarks Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU Arkansas UMHB Samford University Abilene Christian University| Ouachita Baptist University | Oral Roberts University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | ORU | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #849 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
OBU | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $302 |
Diversity |
OBU | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
OBU | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 16% | ||
Campus |
OBU | ORU | ||
| 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
- Oral Roberts University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (5,051 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or ORU?
- Oral Roberts University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at ORU than Ouachita Baptist University ($31,250.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than ORU ($21,677 vs. $22,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 2.8% lower than costs at Oral Roberts University ($8,800 vs. $9,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Oral Roberts University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 6.7% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($23,675 vs. $22,181)
OBU vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 111 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming OBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at ORU (3.5)
- ORU has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or ORU? 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 ORU and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Oral Roberts University (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $3,200 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,200)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $6,744 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $29,244)
- OBU graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($232 vs. $302)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU 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/