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Overview |
OBU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Incline Village, NV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 631 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | sierranevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $34,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $34,319 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $13,825 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
OBU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 920/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
OBU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $255 |
Diversity |
OBU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
OBU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 67% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| 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
- Ouachita Baptist University is larger than than Sierra Nevada University based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 631 students)
OBU vs. Sierra Nevada University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Sierra Nevada University?
- Sierra Nevada University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($34,319.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Sierra Nevada University than Ouachita Baptist University ($34,319.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 57.1% lower than costs at Sierra Nevada University ($8,800 vs. $13,825)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Sierra Nevada University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is ?% larger than aid received Sierra Nevada University ($22,181 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Sierra Nevada University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sierra Nevada University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 108 points higher than at Sierra Nevada University (1012)
- Incoming OBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Sierra Nevada University (23)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Sierra Nevada University (3.24)
OBU vs. Sierra Nevada University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Sierra Nevada University? 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 Sierra Nevada University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Sierra Nevada University (63% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Sierra Nevada University earn on average $200 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Sierra Nevada University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,750)
- OBU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Sierra Nevada University graduates. ($232 vs. $255)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra Nevada University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/