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Williams Baptist University

Private nonprofit Walnut Ridge, AR · Rural · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
31%
Graduation Rate
$38,484
Earnings (10yr)
$15,745
Net Price
83%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Williams Baptist University serves 478 students with an acceptance rate of 83%. This accessibility makes it a viable option for many prospective students seeking a private education in Arkansas. However, the graduation rate sits at only 31%, indicating challenges in student retention and completion.

The outcomes data from Opportunity Insights is not available for this institution. Without specific numbers on economic mobility or success for low-income students, it’s difficult to assess how well Williams Baptist University supports its students in achieving upward mobility. This lack of data raises questions about the long-term value of a degree from this university.

From a practical standpoint, the net price for attending Williams Baptist University is $15,745, with a median debt of $21,820 for graduates. The average earnings ten years after graduation is $38,484. Students in programs like Humanities, Business & Marketing, Education, Psychology, and Biology & Biomedical may find the most success here, particularly those motivated to engage with the university community and utilize available resources.

Rankings

How Williams Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation31%Earnings 10yr$38KNet Price$16KRetention70%Median Debt$22KPell Grant Rate54%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$11K$0-30K$19K$30-48K$16K$48-75K$24K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1413.7%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1035.7%MOBILITY146.42%

Cost & Financial Aid

$21,070
In-State Tuition
$21,070
Out-of-State
$15,745
Avg Net Price
$21,820
Median Debt
54%
Pell Grant Rate
47%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$10,733
Family Income $0–$30K
$19,044
Family Income $30K–$48K
$15,655
Family Income $48K–$75K
$24,028
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$38,067
6 Years After Entry
$38,828
8 Years
$38,484
10 Years
0.57x
Debt-to-Earnings
55%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$38,067 6yr $38,828 8yr $38,484 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

146.42%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1035.7%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1413.7%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$53,800
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.41
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.05
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
5.8%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 83%
Retention Rate 70%
SAT Average 980
ACT Midpoint 22
ACT Range 16–21
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $5,570
Diversity Index 0.43
First-Gen Students 32%

Top Programs

Humanities 23%
Business & Marketing 17%
Education 17%
Psychology 11%
Biology & Biomedical 7%
Social Sciences 3%
English & Literature 2%