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Overview |
FWBBC | Memphis | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fwbbc.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
FWBBC | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,796 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,796 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,416 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,214 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,153 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
FWBBC | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1205 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
FWBBC | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FWBBC | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,270 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $261 |
Diversity |
FWBBC | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FWBBC | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 17% | ||
Campus |
FWBBC | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than FWBBC based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 389 students)
FWBBC vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FWBBC or Memphis?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 144.1% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($20,796.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.5% higher at FWBBC than University of Memphis ($20,796.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than FWBBC ($13,656 vs. $19,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 22.9% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($8,416 vs. $10,344)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than University of Memphis (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Free Will Baptist Bible College students is 34.9% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($15,153 vs. $11,234)
Which college is harder to get into, FWBBC or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or FWBBC .
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at FWBBC (3.34)
FWBBC vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FWBBC or Memphis? 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 Memphis and FWBBC.
- The graduation rate at FWBBC is higher than University of Memphis (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $10,700 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $2,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($22,270 vs. $25,250)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($230 vs. $261)
- More FWBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/