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Overview |
OBU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 2,386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $25,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $25,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $18,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $18,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
OBU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 928/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
OBU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $218 |
Diversity |
OBU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
OBU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 25% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| 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
- Southwest Baptist University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,386 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Southwest Baptist University?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at OBU than Southwest Baptist University ($30,500.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than OBU ($18,926 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 6.2% lower than costs at Ouachita Baptist University ($8,290 vs. $8,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 22.2% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($22,181 vs. $18,146)
OBU vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 62 points higher than at Southwest Baptist University (1058)
- Incoming OBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Southwest Baptist University (3.55)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Southwest Baptist University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $1,413 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($21,087 vs. $22,500)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($218 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/