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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Williams Baptist College | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Walnut Ridge, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 584 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | wbcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Williams Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $17,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $17,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $8,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $14,488 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $16,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Williams Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 951 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 59.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 960/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | Williams Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Williams Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $196 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Williams Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Williams Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Williams Baptist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 584 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Williams Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Williams Baptist College?
- Williams Baptist College is 161% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($17,980.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at Williams Baptist College than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($17,980.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Williams Baptist College ($12,011 vs. $14,488)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 12.5% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($8,980 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Williams Baptist College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams Baptist College students is 43.3% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($16,082 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. Williams Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Williams Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams Baptist College or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 78 points higher than at Williams Baptist College (1010)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Williams Baptist College (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- Arkansas State University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Williams Baptist College (59.3%)
Arkansas State University vs. Williams Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Williams Baptist College? 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 Williams Baptist College and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than Williams Baptist College (38% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Arkansas State University Main Campus earn on average $1,200 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $34,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas State University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,500)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas State University graduates. ($196 vs. $201)
- More Williams Baptist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/