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Overview |
Arkansas Baptist College | SHSU | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arkansasbaptist.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas Baptist College | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,760 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,826 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,164 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,560 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 73% |
Admission |
Arkansas Baptist College | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | - | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas Baptist College | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas Baptist College | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,500 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,281 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $437 | $222 |
Diversity |
Arkansas Baptist College | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas Baptist College | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas Baptist College | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Arkansas Baptist College based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 497 students)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas Baptist College or SHSU?
- Arkansas Baptist College is 49.6% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($8,760.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.6% higher at SHSU than Arkansas Baptist College ($15,648.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Baptist College than SHSU ($7,164 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Baptist College are 23.6% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($8,826 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Baptist College than Sam Houston State University (85% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Baptist College students is 48.2% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($15,560 vs. $10,499)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas Baptist College or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Arkansas Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman SHSU students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Arkansas Baptist College (2.6)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas Baptist College or SHSU? 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 SHSU and Arkansas Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Arkansas Baptist College (50% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $23,300 more per year than Arkansas Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $24,500)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $20,781 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $42,281)
- SHSU graduates are paying $215 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($222 vs. $437)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/