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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | Union College | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,980 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,980 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,488 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,082 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 951 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 564 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.3% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Williams Baptist College | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union College is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 584 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or Union College?
- Union College is 253.7% more expensive to attend than Williams Baptist College for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 253.7% higher at Union College than Williams Baptist College ($63,603.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams Baptist College than Union College ($14,488 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 75.6% lower than costs at Union College ($8,980 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williams Baptist College than Union College (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 133.4% larger than aid received Williams Baptist College ($37,530 vs. $16,082)
Williams Baptist College vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Williams Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- Williams Baptist College has a higher acceptance rate (59.3%) than Union College (46.5%)
Williams Baptist College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist College or Union 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 Union College and Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Williams Baptist College (86% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $39,400 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $34,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/