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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,980 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,980 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,488 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,082 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 77% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 951 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 564 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.3% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $206 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | Ole Miss | ||
| 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
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 584 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or Ole Miss?
- Williams Baptist College is 98.2% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($17,980.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at Ole Miss than Williams Baptist College ($26,292.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Williams Baptist College ($14,289 vs. $14,488)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 28% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($8,980 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williams Baptist College than University of Mississippi (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams Baptist College students is 17.2% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($16,082 vs. $13,720)
Williams Baptist College vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Williams Baptist College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 108 points higher than at Williams Baptist College (1010)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Williams Baptist College (22)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Williams Baptist College (59.3%)
Williams Baptist College vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist College or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Williams Baptist College (60% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $17,900 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $34,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ole Miss graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,000)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ole Miss graduates. ($196 vs. $206)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/