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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,860 | $53,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,860 | $53,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,658 | $28,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,652 | $37,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,014 | 4,450 | ||
| Admitted | 597 | 2,750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.9% | 61.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.69 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Williams Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 514 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 184% more expensive to attend than Williams Baptist College for in-state tuition ($53,570.00 vs. $18,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Williams Baptist College ($53,570.00 vs. $18,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams Baptist College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($16,658 vs. $28,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 25.7% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,980 vs. $11,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williams Baptist College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 137.6% larger than aid received Williams Baptist College ($37,193 vs. $15,652)
Williams Baptist College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Williams Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (61.8%) than Williams Baptist College (58.9%)
Williams Baptist College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist College or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Williams Baptist College (82% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $21,500 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $34,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/