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HBU DBU Henderson State University Harding University College of the Ozarks Arkansas Samford University UH USD University of Central Arkansas Oklahoma Baptist University OC| Ouachita Baptist University | University of St Thomas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
OBU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1010/1300 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
OBU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $227 |
Diversity |
OBU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OBU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 3% | ||
Campus |
OBU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (3,588 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 4% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($31,724.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at University of St Thomas than Ouachita Baptist University ($31,724.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than OBU ($19,207 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 10.9% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($8,800 vs. $9,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 4.5% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($23,181 vs. $22,181)
OBU vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 17 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming OBU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of St Thomas (25)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than University of St Thomas (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $13,800 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $43,400)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,500)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/