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DBU Henderson State University Harding University College of the Ozarks Arkansas Samford University University of Central Arkansas Oklahoma Baptist University OC LeTourneau University UMHB John Brown University| Ouachita Baptist University | University of Houston Clear Lake | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | UHCL | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
OBU | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 990/1173 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OBU | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $177 |
Diversity |
OBU | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OBU | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 0% | ||
Campus |
OBU | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (8,562 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or UHCL?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 406.3% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.9% higher at OBU than University of Houston Clear Lake ($30,500.00 vs. $19,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Clear Lake than OBU ($17,871 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 7.3% lower than costs at University of Houston Clear Lake ($8,800 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than University of Houston Clear Lake (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 30.7% larger than aid received University of Houston Clear Lake ($22,181 vs. $16,973)
OBU vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 95 points higher than at UHCL (1025)
- Incoming OBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than UHCL (69.4%)
OBU vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or UHCL? 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 UHCL and OBU.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $10,300 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $43,400)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $5,350 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($17,150 vs. $22,500)
- UHCL graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($177 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHCL 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/