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UT Dallas Baylor Austin College DBU Henderson State University SU UNT UT Austin TCU Trinity Harding University UT Arlington| Ouachita Baptist University | University of Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 2,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $31,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $33,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 4,179 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 2,265 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1170/1370 | ||
| 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 | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $248 |
Diversity |
OBU | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OBU | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
OBU | University of Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Dallas is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,182 students vs. 1,815 students)
OBU vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or University of Dallas?
- University of Dallas is 48.8% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at University of Dallas than Ouachita Baptist University ($47,300.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than University of Dallas ($22,087 vs. $31,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 55.4% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($9,240 vs. $14,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as University of Dallas (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 47.1% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($33,934 vs. $23,073)
OBU vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or University of Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dallas or OBU .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 97 points higher than at OBU (1120)
- Incoming University of Dallas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at OBU (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at OBU (3.72)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than University of Dallas (54.2%)
OBU vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or University of Dallas? 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 University of Dallas and OBU.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is higher than Ouachita Baptist University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Dallas earn on average $4,600 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dallas graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dallas graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More University of Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/