Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $47,321. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,500 |
| Housing & meals | $9,240 |
| Books & supplies | $1,100 |
| Personal & travel | $4,678 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,197 |
| Total cost of attendance | $47,321 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
OBU net price compared with other Arkansas colleges
OBU has the 21st-lowest average net price of 23 Arkansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | University of the Ozarks | $17,360 | 51% | $44,384 |
| 16 | University of Arkansas | $18,209 | 71% | $58,191 |
| 17 | Lyon College | $19,616 | 47% | $44,232 |
| 18 | John Brown University | $20,397 | 72% | $53,907 |
| 19 | Ecclesia College | $22,075 | 40% | $40,650 |
| 20 | Harding University | $22,130 | 69% | $52,876 |
| 21 | Ouachita Baptist University | $22,409 | 61% | $51,673 |
| 22 | Henderson State University | $23,405 | 37% | $43,459 |
| 23 | Hendrix College | $24,149 | 72% | $60,376 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Arkansas colleges →
Why OBU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Baptist University | 68% | $22,409 | 61% | $51,673 | This school |
| John Brown University | 76% | $20,397 | 72% | $53,907 | |
| Harding University | 71% | $22,130 | 69% | $52,876 | |
| University of the Ozarks | 60% | $17,360 | 51% | $44,384 | |
| Lyon College | 63% | $19,616 | 47% | $44,232 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Ouachita Baptist University would cost you $2,012 more per year than John Brown University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Ouachita Baptist University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$2,744).
- Ouachita Baptist University gives aided families $599 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Arkansas resident | OBU | John Brown University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,500 | $31,756 | +$2,744 |
| Books & supplies | $1,100 | $800 | +$300 |
| Housing & meals | $9,240 | $10,258 | −$1,018 |
| Personal & travel | $4,678 | $2,820 | +$1,858 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,197 | −$924 | −$1,273 |
| Sticker price | $47,321 | $44,710 | +$2,611 |
| Average grants | −$24,912 | −$24,313 | −$599 |
| You pay | $22,409 | $20,397 | +$2,012 |
“+” means OBU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
OBU cost questions
How much is tuition at OBU?
Tuition and fees are $34,500 a year.
What is the total cost of attending OBU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $47,321 a year.
What do families actually pay at OBU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $22,409 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $15,207; $48–75k pay $18,007; $110k+ pay $26,281.
How much debt do OBU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,000, and 6.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Ouachita Baptist University overview