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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU EIU| Williams Baptist College | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,980 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,980 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,488 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,082 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 951 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 564 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.3% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 988/1220 | ||
| 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 | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $194 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 584 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Williams Baptist College is 86.4% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($17,980.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Williams Baptist College ($19,410.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Williams Baptist College ($11,733 vs. $14,488)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 15.9% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($8,980 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Williams Baptist College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams Baptist College students is 13.5% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($16,082 vs. $14,175)
Williams Baptist College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or Williams Baptist College .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 58 points higher than at Williams Baptist College (1010)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Williams Baptist College (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Williams Baptist College (59.3%)
Williams Baptist College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist College or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 University of Illinois at Springfield and Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Williams Baptist College (61% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $12,700 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $34,800)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $207 lower median federal student loan debt than Williams Baptist College graduates. ($18,793 vs. $19,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Williams Baptist College graduates. ($194 vs. $196)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield 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/