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UNT UT Arlington Tarleton DBU Henderson State University Texas Tech SHSU A&M Commerce Texas State Harding University UT Tyler UT Dallas| Ouachita Baptist University | Texas Woman's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 15,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #863 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | twu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $5,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $15,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $10,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $11,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $9,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
OBU | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 6,822 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 930/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
OBU | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $206 |
Diversity |
OBU | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OBU | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 3% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Texas Woman's University | ||
| 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
- Texas Woman's University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (15,958 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. Texas Woman's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Texas Woman's University?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 443.1% more expensive to attend than Texas Woman's University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $5,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.9% higher at OBU than Texas Woman's University ($30,500.00 vs. $15,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Woman's University than OBU ($11,682 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 17.8% lower than costs at Texas Woman's University ($8,800 vs. $10,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Texas Woman's University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 126.6% larger than aid received Texas Woman's University ($22,181 vs. $9,790)
OBU vs. Texas Woman's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Texas Woman's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Woman's University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 179 points higher than at Texas Woman's University (941)
- Incoming OBU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Texas Woman's University (20)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Texas Woman's University (3.24)
- Texas Woman's University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Texas Woman's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Texas Woman's 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 Texas Woman's University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Texas Woman's University (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Texas Woman's University earn on average $5,200 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,400)
- Texas Woman's University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- Texas Woman's University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Woman's University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/