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Georgia Southwestern VSU University of Southern Mississippi Ole Miss GS University of Mobile Albany State University| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | William Carey University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ABAC | William Carey University | ||
| Location | Tifton, GA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,647 | 5,662 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #435 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abac.edu | wmcarey.edu | ||
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Costs |
ABAC | William Carey University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $13,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $13,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $7,463 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,260 | $15,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,306 | $13,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ABAC | William Carey University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,349 | 517 | ||
| Admitted | 1,573 | 277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 53.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.3% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ABAC | William Carey University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ABAC | William Carey University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $20,192 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $208 |
Diversity |
ABAC | William Carey University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ABAC | William Carey University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ABAC | William Carey University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Carey University is larger than than ABAC based on total student enrollment (5,662 students vs. 3,647 students)
ABAC vs. William Carey University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ABAC or William Carey University?
- William Carey University is 426.7% more expensive to attend than ABAC for in-state tuition ($13,500.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at William Carey University than Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($13,500.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than William Carey University ($7,260 vs. $15,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Carey University are 10.3% lower than costs at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($7,463 vs. $8,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College as William Carey University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Carey University students is 82.5% larger than aid received Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($13,331 vs. $7,306)
ABAC vs. William Carey University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ABAC or William Carey University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Carey University or ABAC .
- The average SAT score at William Carey University (1071) is 138 points higher than at ABAC (933)
- Incoming William Carey University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ABAC (20)
- Accepted freshman William Carey University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at ABAC (2.85)
- ABAC has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than William Carey University (53.6%)
ABAC vs. William Carey University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ABAC or William Carey 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 William Carey University and ABAC.
- Graduates from William Carey University earn on average $6,100 more per year than ABAC graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $34,800)
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College students graduate with a $3,692 lower median federal student loan debt than William Carey University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,192)
- ABAC graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than William Carey University graduates. ($170 vs. $208)
- More William Carey University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABAC students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/