OBU vs. UT Arlington

Comparable Facts

Compare Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, AR with The University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than OBU based on total student enrollment (44,956 students vs. 1,858 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Ouachita Baptist University is located in Arkadelphia, AR (Distant Town setting); The University of Texas at Arlington is in Arlington, TX (Large City setting).
• Ouachita Baptist University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Texas at Arlington is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Ouachita Baptist University 14:1; The University of Texas at Arlington 23:1.

OBU vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, OBU or UT Arlington? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than OBU ($13,755 vs. $24,532).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 13.4% lower than at The University of Texas at Arlington ($9,720 vs. $11,228).
• Ouachita Baptist University is 188.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than UT Arlington (about $22,550 more per year; $34,500.00 vs. $11,950.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 16.6% higher at OBU than at The University of Texas at Arlington (about $4,918 more per year; $34,500.00 vs. $29,582.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than at The University of Texas at Arlington (100% vs. 88%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 88.3% larger than aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students ($22,830 vs. $12,127).

OBU vs. UT Arlington Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, OBU or UT Arlington? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UT Arlington and OBU.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Ouachita Baptist University (1180) is 50 points higher than at UT Arlington (1130).
• Incoming OBU students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 23 at UT Arlington).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Ouachita Baptist University 1070/1280; The University of Texas at Arlington 1010/1240.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Ouachita Baptist University 22/28; The University of Texas at Arlington 19/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: OBU - Test optional; UT Arlington - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UT Arlington Jun 1, 2027.
• Enrolled 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 (79.9%) than OBU (67.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 28.9% at OBU vs. 26.4% at UT Arlington.

OBU vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for OBU and UT Arlington? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Ouachita Baptist University's six-year graduation rate (63%) is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington's (40%).
• Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn a median of about $8,300 more per year than OBU graduates about ten years after starting college ($51,700 vs. $43,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, The University of Texas at Arlington graduates have a $4,500 lower median loan debt than OBU graduates ($18,000 vs. $22,500).
• Among borrowers, UT Arlington graduates have an estimated $46 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.