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Overview |
Arkansas Baptist College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arkansasbaptist.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas Baptist College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,760 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,826 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,164 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,560 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas Baptist College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas Baptist College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas Baptist College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,281 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $437 | $268 |
Diversity |
Arkansas Baptist College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas Baptist College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas Baptist College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Arkansas Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 497 students)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas Baptist College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 413.7% more expensive to attend than Arkansas Baptist College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 413.7% higher at Willamette University than Arkansas Baptist College ($45,000.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Baptist College than Willamette University ($7,164 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Baptist College are 62.5% lower than costs at Willamette University ($8,826 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Arkansas Baptist College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 78% larger than aid received Arkansas Baptist College ($27,700 vs. $15,560)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas Baptist College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Arkansas Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 1.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Arkansas Baptist College (2.6)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas Baptist College or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Arkansas Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Arkansas Baptist College (77% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $29,800 more per year than Arkansas Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $24,500)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $16,281 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $42,281)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($268 vs. $437)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/