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Overview |
OBU | Valpo | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 2,846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $45,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $45,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $13,306 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $23,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $34,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
OBU | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 6,133 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 5,656 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1080/1310 | ||
| 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 | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
OBU | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OBU | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 43% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Valpo | ||
| 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,815 students)
OBU vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Valpo?
- Valparaiso University is 42% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Valpo than Ouachita Baptist University ($45,136.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Valpo ($22,087 vs. $23,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 44% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($9,240 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 48.8% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($34,326 vs. $23,073)
OBU vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 39 points higher than at OBU (1120)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OBU (25)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at OBU (3.72)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than OBU (68.5%)
OBU vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Valpo? 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 Valpo and OBU.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Ouachita Baptist University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $10,600 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/