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DBU Henderson State University Harding University College of the Ozarks Arkansas Samford University University of Central Arkansas Oklahoma Baptist University OC LeTourneau University UMHB John Brown University| Ouachita Baptist University | University of the Ozarks | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | Ozarks | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Clarksville, AR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 784 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | ozarks.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $24,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $24,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $8,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $16,319 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $19,224 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
OBU | Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 1,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,540 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $233 |
Diversity |
OBU | Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OBU | Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 39% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Ozarks | ||
| 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
- Ouachita Baptist University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 784 students)
OBU vs. Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Ozarks?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at OBU than University of the Ozarks ($30,500.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than OBU ($16,319 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 5.3% lower than costs at Ouachita Baptist University ($8,358 vs. $8,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than University of the Ozarks (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 15.4% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($22,181 vs. $19,224)
OBU vs. Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Ozarks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ozarks or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 86 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming OBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
OBU vs. Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Ozarks? 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 Ozarks and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than University of the Ozarks (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,200)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $40 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,540)
- OBU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($232 vs. $233)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks 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/