UA-Monticello vs Williams Baptist University

Nestled in the heart of Arkansas, University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) and Williams Baptist University (WBU) stand as two distinct institutions of higher learning, each offering unique opportunities for students to pursue their academic aspirations. While both universities share a commitment to providing quality education, they differ in several key aspects, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. This side-by-side comparison delves into these differences, providing valuable insights to help prospective students make informed decisions about their educational journey. Explore the table below to discover which university aligns best with your academic goals, personal preferences, and future aspirations.

	University of Arkansas at Monticello	Williams Baptist University
Overview
Location	Monticello, Arkansas	Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Rural: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	69.0%	21.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation		Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	64.1%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	835 - 1110
ACT range	N/A	19 - 24
Students submitting SAT score		4.0%
Students submitting ACT score		96.0%
Total number of applicants		1,181
Total number of admissions given out		757
Admitted students who chose to enroll		187
Yield rate		24.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	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: $21,739 Out of state: $27,589	$31,470
Average net price	$13,077	$14,571
Tuition	In state: $4,779 Out of state: $10,629	$17,100
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,365 Meal plan: $3,600	$8,550
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $5,881	100.0% Average amount $16,284
Students receiving federal student loan	46.0% Average amount $5,466	70.0% Average amount $5,341
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $7,049	5.0% Average amount $8,733

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,258 Men 42.0% Women 58.0%	604 Men 48.0% Women 52.0%
Graduate students	420 Men 34.8% Women 65.2%	25 Men 36.0% Women 64.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.4%	7.3%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Rural: Distant
Dormitory capacity	709	475
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Multidisciplinary Studies	Education Business Liberal Arts Psychology Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	33.0%	31.8%
Dropout rate	50.6%	35.7%
Transferred out	15.4%	32.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $64,791 Year 3: $69,975 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,480 Year 2: $54,331 Year 3: $53,552 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,829 Year 3: $45,515 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,799 Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: $44,215 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,330 Year 3: $42,139 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,136 Year 2: $38,870 Year 3: $40,288 Agricultural Business and Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,793 Year 2: $33,459 Year 3: $35,383 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $32,551 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,881 Year 2: $29,064 Year 3: $31,576 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: $25,129	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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