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DBU Henderson State University Harding University College of the Ozarks Marquette University Arkansas Samford University BLC Carthage University of Central Arkansas Oklahoma Baptist University OC| Ouachita Baptist University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | WLC | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
OBU | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OBU | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 31% | ||
Campus |
OBU | WLC | ||
| 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
- Ouachita Baptist University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,815 students vs. 1,094 students)
OBU vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 8.6% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($34,520.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at WLC than Ouachita Baptist University ($34,520.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than WLC ($22,087 vs. $22,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 28.6% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($9,240 vs. $11,880)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 4.5% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($24,122 vs. $23,073)
OBU vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 19 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming OBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than OBU (68.5%)
OBU vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or WLC? 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 WLC and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is the same as at Wisconsin Lutheran College (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $400 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $43,000)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More WLC 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/