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Overview |
CBC | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 564 | 7,320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbc.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,128 | $16,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,788 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
CBC | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 269 | 10,609 | ||
| Admitted | 172 | 5,718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.9% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 841/1083 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CBC | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $317 |
Diversity |
CBC | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CBC | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CBC | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 564 students)
CBC vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or Southern University and A & M College?
- Central Baptist College is 225.4% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225.4% higher at CBC than Southern University and A & M College ($16,200.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University and A & M College than CBC ($16,959 vs. $18,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 24.9% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($7,500 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Baptist College than Southern University and A & M College (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Baptist College students is 30.3% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($9,788 vs. $7,514)
CBC vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or CBC .
- The average SAT score at Central Baptist College (968) is 57 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming CBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman CBC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- CBC has a higher acceptance rate (63.9%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
CBC vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC or Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College and CBC.
- The graduation rate at CBC is higher than Southern University and A & M College (35% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Central Baptist College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $38,000)
- Central Baptist College students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,750)
- CBC graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($258 vs. $317)
- More CBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/