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GVSU Albion College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Arkansas State University Kalamazoo College| Williams Baptist College | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | AQ | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,980 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,980 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,488 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,082 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 951 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 564 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.3% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 1000/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Williams Baptist College | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $268 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aquinas College is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 584 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 102.9% more expensive to attend than Williams Baptist College for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.9% higher at AQ than Williams Baptist College ($36,480.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams Baptist College than AQ ($14,488 vs. $18,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 17.7% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($8,980 vs. $10,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Williams Baptist College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 86.8% larger than aid received Williams Baptist College ($30,049 vs. $16,082)
Williams Baptist College vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Williams Baptist College .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 80 points higher than at Williams Baptist College (1010)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Williams Baptist College (22)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Williams Baptist College (59.3%)
Williams Baptist College vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist College or AQ? 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 AQ and Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Williams Baptist College (52% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $34,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/