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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | California College of the Arts | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 1,333 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | cca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | California College of the Arts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,860 | $57,096 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,860 | $57,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $21,165 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,658 | $49,945 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,652 | $29,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | California College of the Arts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,014 | 3,661 | ||
| Admitted | 597 | 2,687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.9% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 6.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1058 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Williams Baptist College | California College of the Arts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | California College of the Arts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $289 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | California College of the Arts | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 31% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | California College of the Arts | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | California College of the Arts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,333 students vs. 514 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. California College of the Arts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or California College of the Arts?
- California College of the Arts is 202.7% more expensive to attend than Williams Baptist College for in-state tuition ($57,096.00 vs. $18,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.7% higher at California College of the Arts than Williams Baptist College ($57,096.00 vs. $18,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams Baptist College than California College of the Arts ($16,658 vs. $49,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 135.7% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($8,980 vs. $21,165)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williams Baptist College than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 86.4% larger than aid received Williams Baptist College ($29,175 vs. $15,652)
Williams Baptist College vs. California College of the Arts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or California College of the Arts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California College of the Arts or Williams Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Williams Baptist College (58.9%)
Williams Baptist College vs. California College of the Arts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist College or California College of the Arts? 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 California College of the Arts and Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Williams Baptist College (49% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $8,700 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $34,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($19,000 vs. $28,000)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($196 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/