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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | Central | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,980 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,980 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,488 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,082 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 951 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 564 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.3% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $232 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | Central | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 584 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or Central?
- Williams Baptist College is 123.6% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($17,980.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Williams Baptist College than University of Central Missouri ($17,980.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams Baptist College than Central ($14,488 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 8% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($8,980 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Williams Baptist College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams Baptist College students is 146.8% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($16,082 vs. $6,517)
Williams Baptist College vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Williams Baptist College .
- The average SAT score at Williams Baptist College (1010) is the same at Central (1010)
- Incoming Williams Baptist College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Williams Baptist College (59.3%)
Williams Baptist College vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist College or Central? 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 Central and Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Williams Baptist College (50% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $6,700 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $34,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $3,441 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,441)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($196 vs. $232)
- More Central 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/