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Overview |
OBU | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
OBU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OBU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $186 |
Diversity |
OBU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OBU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 1% | ||
Campus |
OBU | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or UT Arlington?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 231.3% more expensive to attend than UT Arlington for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $9,206.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at OBU than The University of Texas at Arlington ($30,500.00 vs. $26,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than OBU ($14,262 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 29.5% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($8,800 vs. $11,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than The University of Texas at Arlington (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 95.1% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Arlington ($22,181 vs. $11,370)
OBU vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 82 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming OBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $8,300 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $43,400)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $22,500)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($186 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/