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KU CMU - CLAS K-State Missouri Baptist University Arkansas State University Washburn University Kansas Wesleyan University Benedictine University| Williams Baptist College | Baker University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | Baker | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Baldwin City, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | bakeru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | Baker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,980 | $31,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,980 | $31,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,488 | $23,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,082 | $23,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | Baker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 951 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 564 | 712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.3% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 970/1130 | ||
| 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 | Baker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | Baker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $56,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $258 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | Baker | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | Baker | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | Baker | ||
| 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
- Baker University is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 584 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. Baker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or Baker?
- Baker University is 75.9% more expensive to attend than Williams Baptist College for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at Baker than Williams Baptist College ($31,620.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams Baptist College than Baker ($14,488 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 5.1% lower than costs at Baker University ($8,980 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Williams Baptist College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 44.8% larger than aid received Williams Baptist College ($23,294 vs. $16,082)
Williams Baptist College vs. Baker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or Baker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baker or Williams Baptist College .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 38 points higher than at Williams Baptist College (1010)
- Incoming Baker students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Williams Baptist College (22)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Williams Baptist College (59.3%)
Williams Baptist College vs. Baker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist College or Baker? 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 Baker and Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Williams Baptist College (55% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $21,200 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $34,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $5,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,999)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/