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Overview |
OBU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
OBU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $289 |
Diversity |
OBU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OBU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 68% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ouachita Baptist University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (1,815 students vs. 1,370 students)
OBU vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 49.9% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at Saint Michael's College than Ouachita Baptist University ($47,640.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Saint Michael's College ($22,087 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 78.5% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($9,240 vs. $16,495)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 57.6% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($36,374 vs. $23,073)
OBU vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or OBU .
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than OBU (68.5%)
OBU vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Saint Michael's 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 Michael's College and OBU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Ouachita Baptist University (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $9,200 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $28,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($232 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/