OBU vs. UE

Comparable Facts

Compare Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, AR with University of Evansville in Evansville, IN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Evansville is larger than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,114 students vs. 1,858 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Ouachita Baptist University is located in Arkadelphia, AR (Distant Town setting); University of Evansville is in Evansville, IN (Midsize City setting).
• Ouachita Baptist University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Evansville is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Ouachita Baptist University 14:1; University of Evansville 10:1.

OBU vs. UE Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, OBU or UE? 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 University of Evansville than OBU ($18,773 vs. $24,532).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 35.2% lower than at University of Evansville ($9,720 vs. $15,000).
• University of Evansville is 28% more expensive for in-state tuition than OBU (about $9,672 more per year; $44,172.00 vs. $34,500.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 28% higher at UE than at Ouachita Baptist University (about $9,672 more per year; $44,172.00 vs. $34,500.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as at University of Evansville (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 71.6% larger than aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students ($39,167 vs. $22,830).

OBU vs. UE Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, OBU or UE? 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 UE and OBU.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Ouachita Baptist University (1180) is 10 points higher than at UE (1170).
• Incoming OBU students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 24 at UE).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Ouachita Baptist University 1070/1280; University of Evansville 1045/1300.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Ouachita Baptist University 22/28; University of Evansville 21/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: OBU - Test optional; UE - Test-free.
• Enrolled freshman OBU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UE (3.71).
• UE has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than OBU (67.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 28.9% at OBU vs. 10.6% at UE.

OBU vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for OBU and UE? 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 University of Evansville's (62%).
• Graduates from University of Evansville earn a median of about $2,600 more per year than OBU graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,000 vs. $43,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Ouachita Baptist University graduates have a $4,500 lower median loan debt than UE graduates ($22,500 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, OBU graduates have an estimated $47 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UE graduates ($232 vs. $279).
• More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 71%)

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.