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Overview |
OBU | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 1,022 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #410 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $14,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $25,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $33,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 1,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
OBU | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
OBU | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
OBU | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Transylvania University | ||
| 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 Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,815 students vs. 1,022 students)
OBU vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 35.8% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at Transylvania University than Ouachita Baptist University ($43,160.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Transylvania University ($22,087 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 53.6% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($9,240 vs. $14,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 43.7% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($33,159 vs. $23,073)
OBU vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or OBU .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at OBU (3.72)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than OBU (68.5%)
OBU vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Transylvania 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 Transylvania University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Ouachita Baptist University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $5,300 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/