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Overview |
OBU | Memphis | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
OBU | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OBU | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $261 |
Diversity |
OBU | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 17% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Memphis?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 265.2% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.5% higher at OBU than University of Memphis ($30,500.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than OBU ($13,873 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 15.1% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($8,800 vs. $10,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 130.5% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($22,181 vs. $9,625)
OBU vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 91 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming OBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Memphis? 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 Memphis and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than University of Memphis (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,200)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,250)
- OBU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($232 vs. $261)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/