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DBU Henderson State University Harding University College of the Ozarks YHC Georgia College Arkansas Samford University KSU LaGrange College Emmanuel College University of Central Arkansas| Ouachita Baptist University | Piedmont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | Piedmont College | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Demorest, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 1,843 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #522 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | piedmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Piedmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $28,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $28,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $11,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $18,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $24,065 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Piedmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 2,331 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 1,500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
OBU | Piedmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Piedmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $245 |
Diversity |
OBU | Piedmont College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
OBU | Piedmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 14% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Piedmont College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Piedmont College is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. Piedmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Piedmont College?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Piedmont College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at OBU than Piedmont College ($30,500.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than OBU ($18,792 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 31.4% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($8,800 vs. $11,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Piedmont College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 8.5% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($24,065 vs. $22,181)
OBU vs. Piedmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Piedmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont College or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 125 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming OBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Piedmont College (22)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Piedmont College (3.54)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
OBU vs. Piedmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Piedmont College? 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 Piedmont College and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Piedmont College (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,000)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Piedmont College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,736)
- OBU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Piedmont College graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/