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DBU Henderson State University Harding University College of the Ozarks Arkansas Samford University University of Central Arkansas Oklahoma Baptist University OC LeTourneau University UMHB John Brown University| Ouachita Baptist University | Stephens College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $13,098 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $23,261 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $19,424 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1130/1270 | ||
| 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 | Nov 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OBU | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
OBU | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OBU | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 41% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Stephens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ouachita Baptist University is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (1,815 students vs. 532 students)
OBU vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Stephens College?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($31,780.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at OBU than Stephens College ($31,780.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Stephens College ($22,087 vs. $23,261)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 41.8% lower than costs at Stephens College ($9,240 vs. $13,098)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Stephens College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 18.8% larger than aid received Stephens College ($23,073 vs. $19,424)
OBU vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 84 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming OBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Stephens College has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than OBU (68.5%)
OBU vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Stephens 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 Stephens College and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Stephens College (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $37,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College 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/