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Overview |
Arkansas | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Shawnee, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 1,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #569 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | okbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $30,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $30,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $9,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $25,099 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $21,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 3,730 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 2,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $267 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Oklahoma Baptist University based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 1,526 students)
Arkansas vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Oklahoma Baptist University?
- Oklahoma Baptist University is 295.8% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($30,340.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Oklahoma Baptist University than University of Arkansas ($30,340.00 vs. $26,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Oklahoma Baptist University ($17,475 vs. $25,099)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Baptist University are 43.8% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($9,240 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Baptist University than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Baptist University students is 169.6% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($21,864 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Oklahoma Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma Baptist University or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 112 points higher than at Oklahoma Baptist University (1042)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Oklahoma Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Oklahoma Baptist University (3.68)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than Oklahoma Baptist University (55.7%)
Arkansas vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Oklahoma Baptist University? 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 Oklahoma Baptist University and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Oklahoma Baptist University (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $8,600 more per year than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $41,800)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $4,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,875)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($222 vs. $267)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/