OBU vs. Harding |
Rankings* | #100 in National Universities #1 in Arkansas Colleges | |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
Offered Degrees | ||
Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$32,480 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$24,888 |
expensive$17,188 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,684 |
More$30,398 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$12,751 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,110 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,160 SAT 24 ACT |
Easier72.32% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter45.12% |
Lower29.83% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable78.86% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller1,784 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,805 |
Smaller1,730 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,523 |
Smaller54 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,282 |
Smaller48 | Online Student Population | Larger819 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower65% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,572) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,818) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,280) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,818) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
144 | Number of faculties | 419 |
Lower$60,659 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$68,542 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.