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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,980 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,980 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,488 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,082 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 951 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 564 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.3% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Williams Baptist College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $165 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| 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
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 584 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or Tennessee Tech?
- Williams Baptist College is 111% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($17,980.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Tennessee Tech than Williams Baptist College ($18,552.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams Baptist College than Tennessee Tech ($14,488 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 16.9% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($8,980 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Williams Baptist College (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams Baptist College students is 89.8% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($16,082 vs. $8,471)
Williams Baptist College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Williams Baptist College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 92 points higher than at Williams Baptist College (1010)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Williams Baptist College (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Williams Baptist College (59.3%)
Williams Baptist College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist College or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Williams Baptist College (50% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $34,800)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Williams Baptist College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $19,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Williams Baptist College graduates. ($165 vs. $196)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/