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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR UNO EIU Henderson State University Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | Williams Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Williams Baptist College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Walnut Ridge, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 584 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | wbcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Williams Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $17,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $17,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $14,488 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $16,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
ATU | Williams Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 951 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 59.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 960/1170 | ||
| 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 |
ATU | Williams Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Williams Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $196 |
Diversity |
ATU | Williams Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Williams Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Williams Baptist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 584 students)
ATU vs. Williams Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Williams Baptist College?
- Williams Baptist College is 208.9% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($17,980.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at Williams Baptist College than Arkansas Tech University ($17,980.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Williams Baptist College ($12,016 vs. $14,488)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 2% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,980 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williams Baptist College than Arkansas Tech University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams Baptist College students is 90.5% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($16,082 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Williams Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Williams Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams Baptist College or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Williams Baptist College (59.3%)
ATU vs. Williams Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Williams Baptist College? 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 Williams Baptist College and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Williams Baptist College (43% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $34,800)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Williams Baptist College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $19,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Williams Baptist College graduates. ($183 vs. $196)
- More Williams Baptist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/