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Siloam Springs, AR · Arkadelphia, AR
| John Brown University | Ouachita Baptist University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,397/yr | $22,409/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,484/yr | $15,207/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,250 | $21,050 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,210/yr | $15,954/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,655/yr | $18,007/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,433/yr | $19,151/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $24,627/yr | $26,281/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $225/mo | $223/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,362/yr | $9,720/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,000/yr | $9,540/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,100/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,100/yr | $5,040/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $44,710/yr | $47,321/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $31,756/yr | $34,500/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $31,756/yr | $34,500/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 24% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 33% | 46% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 76% | 68% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1070–1340 | 1070–1280 |
| SAT average | 1195 | 1211 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–28 | 22–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–28 · Math 19–26 | English 21–29 · Math 19–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,545 | 2,138 |
| Students accepted | 1,045 | 1,465 |
| Students who enrolled | 384 | 469 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 37% | 32% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 10% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 48% | 79% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 72% | 61% |
| Freshmen who come back | 81% | 83% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $53,907/yr | $51,673/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $36,159–$85,072 | $34,167–$70,232 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 66% | 63% |
| White students graduating | 73% | 66% |
| Black students graduating | 33% | 31% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 68% | 46% |
| Asian students graduating | 40% | 67% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,114/yr | $41,697/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | 72% |
| Graduate on time | 67% | 57% |
| Pell students who graduate | 57% | 51% |
| First-gen students who finish | 61% | 49% |
| Low-income students who finish | 58% | 41% |
| Students who transfer out | 19% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,481/yr | $47,024/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 25% · Visual & Performing Arts 10% · Psychology 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% · Health Professions 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 25% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 10% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering — 8% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Health Professions — 6% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $97,090/yr | Finance and Financial Management Services — $53,195/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 18% | 16% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,471 | 1,602 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 402 | 129 |
| Average professor pay | $7,468/mo | $7,702/mo |
| Full-time professors | 96% | 95% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $52,350 | $62,149 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Siloam Springs, AR | Arkadelphia, AR |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1919 | 1886 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 10% | 2.2% |
| Men | 45% | 45% |
| Women | 55% | 55% |
| White students | 66% | 81% |
| Black students | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 13% | 6.3% |
| Asian students | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Two or more races | 5.7% | 3.9% |
| Other / not reported | 1.4% | 0.4% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 29% | 24% |
| Part-time students | 4.8% | 1.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 7.2% | 1.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,542/yr | $10,607/yr |
| Endowment | $188.6M | $140.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,145 | 1,661 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $4,520/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $4,720/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Southern Baptist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | No |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 9 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 198 | 577 |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.8M | $4.3M |
| Athletics budget | $3.5M | $9.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.5M | $9.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $10,042 | $105,293 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.