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Overview |
OBU | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 2,078 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #272 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | anselm.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $45,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $45,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $16,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $35,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $30,009 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 4,165 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 3,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
OBU | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $60,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
OBU | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
OBU | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 80% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Saint Anselm College | ||
| 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
- Saint Anselm College is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,078 students vs. 1,815 students)
OBU vs. Saint Anselm College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Saint Anselm College?
- Saint Anselm College is 42.7% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($45,360.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Saint Anselm College than Ouachita Baptist University ($45,360.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Saint Anselm College ($22,087 vs. $35,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 78.8% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($9,240 vs. $16,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Saint Anselm College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 30.1% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($30,009 vs. $23,073)
OBU vs. Saint Anselm College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Saint Anselm College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Anselm College or OBU .
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than OBU (68.5%)
OBU vs. Saint Anselm College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Saint Anselm 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 Saint Anselm College and OBU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Ouachita Baptist University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $16,700 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/