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College of Coastal Georgia Arkansas State University Georgia Southwestern| Williams Baptist College | Dalton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | DSC | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Dalton, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 4,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | daltonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,980 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,980 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $10,019 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,488 | $5,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,082 | $6,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 951 | - | ||
| Admitted | 564 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Williams Baptist College | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $14,887 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $153 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 584 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or DSC?
- Williams Baptist College is 601.5% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($17,980.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.9% higher at Williams Baptist College than Dalton State College ($17,980.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Williams Baptist College ($5,532 vs. $14,488)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 11.6% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($8,980 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Williams Baptist College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams Baptist College students is 130.8% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($16,082 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Williams Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Williams Baptist College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at DSC (3.1)
Williams Baptist College vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist College or DSC? 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 DSC and Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Williams Baptist College is higher than Dalton State College (35% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Williams Baptist College earn on average $2,300 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($34,800 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $4,113 lower median federal student loan debt than Williams Baptist College graduates. ($14,887 vs. $19,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Williams Baptist College graduates. ($153 vs. $196)
- More Williams Baptist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/