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Overview |
Arkansas | Williams Baptist College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Walnut Ridge, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 584 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | wbcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Williams Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $17,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $17,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $8,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $14,488 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $16,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 95% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Williams Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 951 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 59.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Williams Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Williams Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $196 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Williams Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | Williams Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Williams Baptist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 584 students)
Arkansas vs. Williams Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Williams Baptist College?
- Williams Baptist College is 134.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($17,980.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Arkansas than Williams Baptist College ($25,420.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams Baptist College than Arkansas ($14,488 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 37.7% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($8,980 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williams Baptist College than University of Arkansas (95% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams Baptist College students is 89.8% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($16,082 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Williams Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas 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 Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 144 points higher than at Williams Baptist College (1010)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Williams Baptist College (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Williams Baptist College (59.3%)
Arkansas vs. Williams Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Williams Baptist College (59% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $15,600 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $34,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,500)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($196 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/