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DBU Henderson State University ATU Harding University College of the Ozarks Arkansas Samford University Grantham University University of Central Arkansas Oklahoma Baptist University OC LeTourneau University| Ouachita Baptist University | University of Arkansas Fort Smith | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | UAFS | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Fort Smith, AR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 5,379 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | uafortsmith.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | UAFS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $4,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $11,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $9,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $10,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $8,283 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | UAFS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
OBU | UAFS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | UAFS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $14,132 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $146 |
Diversity |
OBU | UAFS | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | UAFS | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 12% | ||
Campus |
OBU | UAFS | ||
| 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
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (5,379 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. UAFS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or UAFS?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 643.2% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.1% higher at OBU than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($30,500.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than OBU ($10,705 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 9.6% lower than costs at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($8,800 vs. $9,645)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as University of Arkansas Fort Smith (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 167.8% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($22,181 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or UAFS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAFS or OBU .
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UAFS (3.39)
OBU vs. UAFS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or UAFS? 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 UAFS and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (63% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $8,400 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $8,368 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($14,132 vs. $22,500)
- UAFS graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($146 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/