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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 | Visible Music College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | Visible Music College | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 230 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | visible.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Visible Music College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $20,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $23,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $7,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
OBU | Visible Music College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 294 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 60 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 20.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 75% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 605/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
OBU | Visible Music College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Visible Music College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
OBU | Visible Music College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | Visible Music College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 86% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Visible Music College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ouachita Baptist University is larger than than Visible Music College based on total student enrollment (1,784 students vs. 230 students)
OBU vs. Visible Music College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Visible Music College?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 52.5% more expensive to attend than Visible Music College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.5% higher at OBU than Visible Music College ($30,500.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Visible Music College ($21,677 vs. $23,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Visible Music College are 46.7% lower than costs at Ouachita Baptist University ($6,000 vs. $8,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Visible Music College (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 185.4% larger than aid received Visible Music College ($22,181 vs. $7,773)
OBU vs. Visible Music College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Visible Music College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Visible Music College or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 150 points higher than at Visible Music College (970)
- Incoming OBU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Visible Music College (20)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Visible Music College (20.4%)
OBU vs. Visible Music College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Visible Music College? 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 Visible Music College and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Visible Music College (63% vs. 20%)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Visible Music College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/