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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Williams Baptist College | Illinois State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | ISU | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Normal, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 20,683 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | illinoisstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,980 | $11,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,980 | $23,681 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,488 | $20,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,082 | $11,619 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 951 | 19,596 | ||
| Admitted | 564 | 16,899 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.3% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 1000/1210 | ||
| 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 | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $227 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | ISU | ||
| 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
- Illinois State University is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 584 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or ISU?
- Williams Baptist College is 51.9% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($17,980.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at ISU than Williams Baptist College ($23,681.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams Baptist College than ISU ($14,488 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 18.1% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($8,980 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Williams Baptist College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams Baptist College students is 38.4% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($16,082 vs. $11,619)
Williams Baptist College vs. ISU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or Williams Baptist College .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 80 points higher than at Williams Baptist College (1010)
- Incoming ISU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Williams Baptist College (22)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Williams Baptist College (59.3%)
Williams Baptist College vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist College or ISU? 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 ISU and Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Williams Baptist College (71% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $34,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,000)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($196 vs. $227)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/