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Overview |
OBU | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 2,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #504 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $35,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $35,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $22,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $24,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1070/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
OBU | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
OBU | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
OBU | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 18% | ||
Campus |
OBU | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mount Union is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,169 students vs. 1,815 students)
OBU vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or University of Mount Union?
- University of Mount Union is 10.1% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at University of Mount Union than Ouachita Baptist University ($35,000.00 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 Mount Union ($22,087 vs. $22,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 24.5% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($9,240 vs. $11,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as University of Mount Union (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 4.2% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($24,047 vs. $23,073)
OBU vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 42 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming OBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than OBU (68.5%)
OBU vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or University of Mount Union? 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 Mount Union and OBU.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Ouachita Baptist University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $4,800 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/