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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | ESU | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,980 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,980 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,488 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,082 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 951 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 564 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.3% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Williams Baptist College | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $200 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 584 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or ESU ?
- Williams Baptist College is 240.7% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($17,980.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at Williams Baptist College than Emporia State University ($17,980.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams Baptist College than ESU ($14,488 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 3.7% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($8,980 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williams Baptist College than Emporia State University (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams Baptist College students is 200.9% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($16,082 vs. $5,345)
Williams Baptist College vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Williams Baptist College .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 20 points higher than at Williams Baptist College (1010)
- Incoming Williams Baptist College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at ESU (22)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Williams Baptist College (59.3%)
Williams Baptist College vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist College or ESU ? 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 ESU and Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Williams Baptist College (43% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $34,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $419 lower median federal student loan debt than ESU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,419)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than ESU graduates. ($196 vs. $200)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/