Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU) vs Williams Baptist University

Oklahoma Panhandle State University and Williams Baptist University, while both offering unique educational experiences, present distinct differences in their academic offerings, student demographics, and campus environments. Oklahoma Panhandle State University, located in Goodwell, Oklahoma, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for prospective students. In contrast, Williams Baptist University, situated in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, maintains a more selective admissions process. Regarding academic programs, Oklahoma Panhandle State University excels in Agriculture, Business, and Education, while Williams Baptist University shines in Biblical Studies, Education, and Music. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including student body diversity, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your higher education journey.

	Oklahoma Panhandle State University	Williams Baptist University
Overview
Location	Goodwell, Oklahoma	Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
Campus setting	Rural: Distant	Rural: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	37.0%	21.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation		Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	68.3%	64.1%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	835 - 1110
ACT range	16 - 21	19 - 24
Students submitting SAT score		4.0%
Students submitting ACT score	67.0%	96.0%
Total number of applicants	634	1,181
Total number of admissions given out	433	757
Admitted students who chose to enroll	233	187
Yield rate	53.8%	24.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $15,166 Out of state: $15,910	$31,470
Average net price	$7,821	$14,571
Tuition	In state: $3,696 Out of state: $4,440	$17,100
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $2,700 Meal plan: $3,156	$8,550
Available payment plans	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $6,293	100.0% Average amount $16,284
Students receiving federal student loan	80.0% Average amount $3,223	70.0% Average amount $5,341
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $6,798	5.0% Average amount $8,733

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,294 Men 45.5% Women 54.5%	604 Men 48.0% Women 52.0%
Graduate students	N/A	25 Men 36.0% Women 64.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	65.1%	N/A
International students	4.9%	7.3%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Distant	Rural: Distant
Dormitory capacity	513	475
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Texas Oklahoma Kansas New Mexico Arizona	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Agriculture Liberal Arts Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Education Business Liberal Arts Psychology Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	26.5%	31.8%
Dropout rate	62.1%	35.7%
Transferred out	10.0%	32.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,755 Year 2: $64,196 Year 3: $69,334 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,296 Year 2: $40,467 Year 3: $42,392 Agricultural Business and Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,164 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $31,540 Animal Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,963 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,741 Year 2: $27,295 Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,573 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,536 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,152 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,496 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,595 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,404 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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