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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | Illinois College | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 1,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | ic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | Illinois College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,980 | $35,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,980 | $35,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $9,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,488 | $16,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,082 | $29,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | Illinois College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 951 | 3,243 | ||
| Admitted | 564 | 2,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.3% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 960/1126 | ||
| 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 | Illinois College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | Illinois College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | Illinois College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | Illinois College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | Illinois 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
- Illinois College is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,029 students vs. 584 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. Illinois College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or Illinois College?
- Illinois College is 99.1% more expensive to attend than Williams Baptist College for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.1% higher at Illinois College than Williams Baptist College ($35,796.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams Baptist College than Illinois College ($14,488 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 11% lower than costs at Illinois College ($8,980 vs. $9,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Williams Baptist College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 85.2% larger than aid received Williams Baptist College ($29,785 vs. $16,082)
Williams Baptist College vs. Illinois College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or Illinois College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Illinois College or Williams Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Williams Baptist College (59.3%)
Williams Baptist College vs. Illinois College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist College or Illinois 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 Illinois College and Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Williams Baptist College (57% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $34,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/