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Overview |
OBU | C of I | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Caldwell, ID | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 1,076 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #454 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | collegeofidaho.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | C of I | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $35,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $35,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $11,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $22,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $25,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | C of I | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 4,553 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 2,150 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
OBU | C of I | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | C of I | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,995 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
OBU | C of I | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
OBU | C of I | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 32% | ||
Campus |
OBU | C of I | ||
| 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
- Ouachita Baptist University is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (1,815 students vs. 1,076 students)
OBU vs. C of I Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or C of I?
- The College of Idaho is 10.7% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($35,180.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at C of I than Ouachita Baptist University ($35,180.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than C of I ($22,087 vs. $22,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 29.2% lower than costs at The College of Idaho ($9,240 vs. $11,935)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as The College of Idaho (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 12.4% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($25,927 vs. $23,073)
OBU vs. C of I Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or C of I? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between C of I or OBU .
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than C of I (47.2%)
OBU vs. C of I Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or C of I? 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 C of I and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is the same as at The College of Idaho (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $2,300 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $3,495 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,995)
- OBU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/