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Bolivar, MO · Fulton, MO
| Southwest Baptist University | William Woods University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $21,677/yr | $26,569/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $21,978/yr | $24,014/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,957 | $21,983 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,947/yr | $22,967/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,633/yr | $24,218/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $22,016/yr | $29,491/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $23,857/yr | $29,428/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $222/mo | $233/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,776/yr | $13,050/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,010/yr | $9,548/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $980/yr | $1,300/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,573/yr | $8,132/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $40,301/yr | $49,094/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $30,566/yr | $30,340/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $30,566/yr | $30,340/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 36% | 35% |
| Students taking federal loans | 50% | 49% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 68% | 71% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 810–1210 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1088 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 17–26 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 16–26 · Math 16–25 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,057 | 1,133 |
| Students accepted | 1,054 | 844 |
| Students who enrolled | 270 | 232 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 26% | 27% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 9% | 0% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 64% | 0% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 55% | 47% |
| Freshmen who come back | 65% | 58% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $43,112/yr | $42,401/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $28,512–$67,324 | $29,832–$62,939 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 49% | 52% |
| White students graduating | 58% | 49% |
| Black students graduating | 13% | 33% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 45% | 17% |
| Asian students graduating | 100% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $38,855/yr | $39,265/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 63% | 69% |
| Graduate on time | 46% | 43% |
| Pell students who graduate | 41% | 28% |
| First-gen students who finish | 47% | 54% |
| Low-income students who finish | 41% | 50% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 11% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $42,382/yr | $42,138/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 46% · Education 12% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 34% · Foreign Languages & Linguistics 16% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 12% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 46% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 34% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 12% of degrees | Foreign Languages & Linguistics — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 10% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 7% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 4% of degrees | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Education, General — $75,701/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $78,910/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,341 | 1,300 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 489 | 704 |
| Average professor pay | $6,072/mo | $5,707/mo |
| Full-time professors | 39% | 35% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $35,564 | $52,479 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Bolivar, MO | Fulton, MO |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1878 | 1870 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Men | 38% | 39% |
| Women | 62% | 61% |
| White students | 73% | 57% |
| Black students | 6.6% | 15% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 2.2% | 9.5% |
| Asian students | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Other / not reported | 12% | 9.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 35% | 30% |
| Part-time students | 21% | 20% |
| Students age 25+ | 17% | 30% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,376/yr | $6,000/yr |
| Endowment | $31.3M | $18.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 873 | 741 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $3,672/yr | $5,614/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,280/yr | $6,788/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 20 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Southern Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 438 | 598 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.1M | $13.6M |
| Athletics budget | $9.6M | $18.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $9.6M | $18.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $41,183 | $57,042 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.