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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 2,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,860 | $62,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,860 | $62,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,658 | $40,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,652 | $40,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,014 | 7,185 | ||
| Admitted | 597 | 3,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.9% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Williams Baptist College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $217 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (2,217 students vs. 514 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 233.5% more expensive to attend than Williams Baptist College for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $18,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.5% higher at Dickinson College than Williams Baptist College ($62,900.00 vs. $18,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams Baptist College than Dickinson College ($16,658 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 83.7% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($8,980 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williams Baptist College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 156.9% larger than aid received Williams Baptist College ($40,209 vs. $15,652)
Williams Baptist College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Williams Baptist College .
- Williams Baptist College has a higher acceptance rate (58.9%) than Dickinson College (43.1%)
Williams Baptist College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist College or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Williams Baptist College (84% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $27,200 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $34,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,000)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($196 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/