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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #14 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,980 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,980 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,488 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,082 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 65% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 951 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 564 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.3% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Williams Baptist College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $144 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | Vanderbilt | ||
| 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
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 584 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 223.3% more expensive to attend than Williams Baptist College for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.3% higher at Vanderbilt than Williams Baptist College ($58,130.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams Baptist College than Vanderbilt ($14,488 vs. $25,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 121.2% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($8,980 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williams Baptist College than Vanderbilt University (95% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 235.4% larger than aid received Williams Baptist College ($53,932 vs. $16,082)
Williams Baptist College vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Williams Baptist College .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 488 points higher than at Williams Baptist College (1010)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 12 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Williams Baptist College (22)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- Williams Baptist College has a higher acceptance rate (59.3%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Williams Baptist College vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist College or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Williams Baptist College (92% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $48,300 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $34,800)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Williams Baptist College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $19,000)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Williams Baptist College graduates. ($144 vs. $196)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/