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Overview |
OBU | The College of Saint Scholastica | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Duluth, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 2,979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | css.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | The College of Saint Scholastica | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $39,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $39,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $23,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $28,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
OBU | The College of Saint Scholastica | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 1,608 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 1,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 | The College of Saint Scholastica | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | The College of Saint Scholastica | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,154 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $218 |
Diversity |
OBU | The College of Saint Scholastica | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OBU | The College of Saint Scholastica | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 14% | ||
Campus |
OBU | The College of Saint Scholastica | ||
| 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
- The College of Saint Scholastica is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,979 students vs. 1,815 students)
OBU vs. The College of Saint Scholastica Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or The College of Saint Scholastica?
- The College of Saint Scholastica is 24.4% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($39,530.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at The College of Saint Scholastica than Ouachita Baptist University ($39,530.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than The College of Saint Scholastica ($22,087 vs. $23,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 23.2% lower than costs at The College of Saint Scholastica ($9,240 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than The College of Saint Scholastica (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Saint Scholastica students is 25.1% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($28,853 vs. $23,073)
OBU vs. The College of Saint Scholastica Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or The College of Saint Scholastica? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The College of Saint Scholastica or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 53 points higher than at The College of Saint Scholastica (1067)
- Incoming OBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at The College of Saint Scholastica (23)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at The College of Saint Scholastica (3.5)
- The College of Saint Scholastica has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than OBU (68.5%)
OBU vs. The College of Saint Scholastica Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or The College of Saint Scholastica? 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 The College of Saint Scholastica and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is the same as at The College of Saint Scholastica (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The College of Saint Scholastica earn on average $11,400 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $43,400)
- The College of Saint Scholastica students graduate with a $1,346 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($21,154 vs. $22,500)
- The College of Saint Scholastica graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($218 vs. $232)
- More The College of Saint Scholastica graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/