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Overview |
Arkansas | OBU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Arkadelphia, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 1,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #474 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | obu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | OBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $8,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $21,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $22,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | OBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 2,063 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1020/1200 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | OBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | OBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | OBU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | OBU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | OBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 1,784 students)
Arkansas vs. OBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or OBU?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 297.9% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at OBU than University of Arkansas ($30,500.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than OBU ($16,208 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 40.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($8,800 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 161.8% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($22,181 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. OBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or OBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OBU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 34 points higher than at OBU (1120)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OBU (25)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at OBU (3.72)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than OBU (72.3%)
Arkansas vs. OBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or OBU? 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 OBU and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than University of Arkansas (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $7,000 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $43,400)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/