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Overview |
OBU | UNO | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
OBU | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 930/1190 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
OBU | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $170 |
Diversity |
OBU | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OBU | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 8% | ||
Campus |
OBU | UNO | ||
| 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 New Orleans is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (7,111 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or UNO?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 400.8% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.2% higher at OBU than University of New Orleans ($30,500.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than OBU ($11,508 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 38.3% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($8,800 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than University of New Orleans (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 116.2% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($22,181 vs. $10,260)
OBU vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 86 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming OBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UNO (3.21)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than UNO (69.8%)
OBU vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or UNO? 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 UNO and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than University of New Orleans (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $700 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $22,500)
- UNO graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($170 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/