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Overview |
OBU | SFASU | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
OBU | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 970/1160 | ||
| 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 | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
OBU | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OBU | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 1% | ||
Campus |
OBU | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or SFASU?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 288.9% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at OBU than Stephen F Austin State University ($30,500.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than OBU ($13,858 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 9.6% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($8,800 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Stephen F Austin State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 114% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($22,181 vs. $10,363)
OBU vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 119 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming OBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or SFASU? 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 SFASU and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/