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Overview |
OBU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
OBU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 900/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OBU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
OBU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OBU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 13% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 793 students)
OBU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at OBU than Southwestern Adventist University ($30,500.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than OBU ($20,028 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 2.3% lower than costs at Ouachita Baptist University ($8,600 vs. $8,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 58.9% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($22,181 vs. $13,959)
OBU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 216 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming OBU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
OBU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $800 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,600)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/