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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | Memphis | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,980 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,980 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,488 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,082 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 951 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 564 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.3% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Williams Baptist College | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $261 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist College | Memphis | ||
| 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
- University of Memphis is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 584 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or Memphis?
- Williams Baptist College is 115.3% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($17,980.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at Williams Baptist College than University of Memphis ($17,980.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Williams Baptist College ($13,873 vs. $14,488)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 12.8% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($8,980 vs. $10,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Williams Baptist College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams Baptist College students is 67.1% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($16,082 vs. $9,625)
Williams Baptist College vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Williams Baptist College .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 19 points higher than at Williams Baptist College (1010)
- Incoming Williams Baptist College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Williams Baptist College (3.2)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Williams Baptist College (59.3%)
Williams Baptist College vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist College or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Memphis is higher than Williams Baptist College (38% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $7,400 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $34,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,250)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($196 vs. $261)
- More Williams Baptist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/