Williams Baptist University vs. Life Pacific University

Comparable Facts

Compare Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge, AR with Life Pacific University in San Dimas, CA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Life Pacific University is larger than Williams Baptist University based on total student enrollment (621 students vs. 517 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Williams Baptist University is located in Walnut Ridge, AR (Distant Rural setting); Life Pacific University is in San Dimas, CA (Large Suburban setting).
• Williams Baptist University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Life Pacific University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Williams Baptist University 14:1; Life Pacific University 12:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist University are 23.4% lower than at Life Pacific University ($9,340 vs. $12,190).
• Out-of-state tuition is 5% higher at Life Pacific University than at Williams Baptist University (about $1,048 more per year; $22,118 vs. $21,070).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Williams Baptist University as at Life Pacific University (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Williams Baptist University students is 51.6% larger than aid received by Life Pacific University students ($20,766 vs. $13,696).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 1 point higher at Life Pacific University than at Williams Baptist University (20 vs. 19, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are required at Williams Baptist University, test-free at Life Pacific University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Life Pacific University May 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Williams Baptist University average a 3.2 high school GPA, 0.29 higher than at Life Pacific University (2.91).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 28.9% at Williams Baptist University vs. 33.8% at Life Pacific University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Williams Baptist University graduates have a $1,530 lower median loan debt than Life Pacific University graduates ($19,000 vs. $20,530).
• Among borrowers, Williams Baptist University graduates have an estimated $16 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Life Pacific University graduates ($196 vs. $212).
• More Williams Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life Pacific University students, three years after graduation (57% vs. 54%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.