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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | SIUE | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,980 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,980 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,488 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,082 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 951 | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | 564 | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.3% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Williams Baptist College | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $221 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | SIUE | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 584 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or SIUE?
- Williams Baptist College is 93.2% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($17,980.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.2% higher at Williams Baptist College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($17,980.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Williams Baptist College ($13,586 vs. $14,488)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 14.4% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($8,980 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Williams Baptist College (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams Baptist College students is 51% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($16,082 vs. $10,649)
Williams Baptist College vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Williams Baptist College .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 60 points higher than at Williams Baptist College (1010)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Williams Baptist College (22)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Williams Baptist College (59.3%)
Williams Baptist College vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist College or SIUE? 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 SIUE and Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Williams Baptist College (52% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $12,200 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $34,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $2,430 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,430)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($196 vs. $221)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/