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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | ULM | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 8,398 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,980 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,980 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $9,551 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,488 | $11,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,082 | $12,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 951 | 4,303 | ||
| Admitted | 564 | 3,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.3% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 1085/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Williams Baptist College | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $206 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | ULM | ||
| 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
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 584 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or ULM?
- Williams Baptist College is 210.6% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($17,980.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Williams Baptist College than University of Louisiana Monroe ($17,980.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Williams Baptist College ($11,353 vs. $14,488)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 6.4% lower than costs at University of Louisiana Monroe ($8,980 vs. $9,551)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Williams Baptist College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams Baptist College students is 26% larger than aid received University of Louisiana Monroe ($16,082 vs. $12,768)
Williams Baptist College vs. ULM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or Williams Baptist College .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 44 points higher than at Williams Baptist College (1010)
- Incoming ULM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Williams Baptist College (22)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- ULM has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Williams Baptist College (59.3%)
Williams Baptist College vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist College or ULM? 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 ULM and Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Williams Baptist College is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (35% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $11,000 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $34,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ULM graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,000)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than ULM graduates. ($196 vs. $206)
- More Williams Baptist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/