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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | Dean College | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Franklin, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 1,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | dean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | Dean College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,980 | $43,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,980 | $43,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $18,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,488 | $32,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,082 | $29,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | Dean College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 951 | 4,860 | ||
| Admitted | 564 | 3,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.3% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.88 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Williams Baptist College | Dean College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | Dean College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $16,353 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $169 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | Dean College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | Dean College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | Dean College | ||
| 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
- Dean College is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,189 students vs. 584 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. Dean College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or Dean College?
- Dean College is 140.3% more expensive to attend than Williams Baptist College for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.3% higher at Dean College than Williams Baptist College ($43,200.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams Baptist College than Dean College ($14,488 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 106.5% lower than costs at Dean College ($8,980 vs. $18,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than Williams Baptist College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 86.4% larger than aid received Williams Baptist College ($29,972 vs. $16,082)
Williams Baptist College vs. Dean College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or Dean College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dean College or Williams Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Williams Baptist College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Williams Baptist College (59.3%)
Williams Baptist College vs. Dean College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist College or Dean 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 Dean College and Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than Williams Baptist College (62% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Dean College earn on average $400 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $34,800)
- Dean College students graduate with a $2,647 lower median federal student loan debt than Williams Baptist College graduates. ($16,353 vs. $19,000)
- Dean College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Williams Baptist College graduates. ($169 vs. $196)
- More Williams Baptist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/