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Overview |
OBU | UNT | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
OBU | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $206 |
Diversity |
OBU | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OBU | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 3% | ||
Campus |
OBU | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or UNT?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 267.7% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.6% higher at OBU than University of North Texas ($30,500.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than OBU ($15,283 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 18.3% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($8,800 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than University of North Texas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 142.2% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($22,181 vs. $9,159)
OBU vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 27 points higher than at UNT (1093)
- Incoming OBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or UNT? 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 UNT and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than University of North Texas (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $3,600 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $43,400)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- UNT graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/