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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Williams Baptist College | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,980 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,980 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,488 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,082 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 951 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 564 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.3% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $232 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % 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 | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 584 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or Southern Illinois University?
- Williams Baptist College is 86.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($17,980.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.6% higher at Williams Baptist College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($17,980.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams Baptist College than Southern Illinois University ($14,488 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 18.3% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,980 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Williams Baptist College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams Baptist College students is 42.7% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($16,082 vs. $11,269)
Williams Baptist College vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or Williams Baptist College .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 22 points higher than at Williams Baptist College (1010)
- Incoming Williams Baptist College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Williams Baptist College (59.3%)
Williams Baptist College vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist College or Southern Illinois University? 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 Southern Illinois University and Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Williams Baptist College (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $13,000 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $34,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,500)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($196 vs. $232)
- More Williams Baptist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/