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Arkansas State University UAPB| Philander Smith College | Williams Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Williams Baptist College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Walnut Ridge, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 866 | 514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | wbcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Williams Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $18,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $18,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $8,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,986 | $16,658 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,788 | $15,652 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
PSC | Williams Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,014 | ||
| Admitted | - | 597 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1058 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Williams Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Williams Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $196 |
Diversity |
PSC | Williams Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
PSC | Williams Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 20% | ||
Campus |
PSC | 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
- Philander Smith College is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (866 students vs. 514 students)
PSC vs. Williams Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Williams Baptist College?
- Williams Baptist College is 59.8% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($18,860.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at Williams Baptist College than Philander Smith College ($18,860.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Williams Baptist College ($14,986 vs. $16,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 11.4% lower than costs at Philander Smith College ($8,980 vs. $10,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williams Baptist College than Philander Smith College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams Baptist College students is 32.8% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($15,652 vs. $11,788)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC 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 PSC .
- Accepted freshman Williams Baptist College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Williams Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- The graduation rate at Williams Baptist College is higher than Philander Smith College (35% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Williams Baptist College earn on average $8,000 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($34,800 vs. $26,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($19,000 vs. $31,000)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($196 vs. $320)
- More Williams Baptist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/