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Overview |
OBU | Salem College | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1053/1200 | ||
| 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 | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
OBU | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
OBU | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 22% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Salem 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
- Ouachita Baptist University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 469 students)
OBU vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Salem College?
- Ouachita Baptist University and Salem College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at OBU as Salem College ($30,500.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than OBU ($18,354 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 39.8% lower than costs at Salem College ($8,800 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 35.5% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($30,048 vs. $22,181)
OBU vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 1 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming OBU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Salem 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 Salem College and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Salem College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $35,000)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/