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Texas A&M TCU SMU Trinity UT Austin UT Dallas Rice Texas Tech Texas State SU BYU UNT| Baylor University | Texas A & M University Texarkana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baylor | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,709 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,738 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,738 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,587 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,988 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,553 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 87% |
Admission |
Baylor | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,753 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 18,699 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1410 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Baylor | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $149 |
Diversity |
Baylor | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Baylor | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Baylor University is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (20,709 students vs. 2,110 students)
Baylor vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or A&M-Texarkana?
- Baylor University is 749.6% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($51,738.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.9% higher at Baylor than Texas A & M University Texarkana ($51,738.00 vs. $18,819.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Texarkana than Baylor ($10,646 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Texarkana are 18.4% lower than costs at Baylor University ($11,476 vs. $13,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baylor University than Texas A & M University Texarkana (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 102.9% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Texarkana ($22,553 vs. $11,114)
Baylor vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 244 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at A&M-Texarkana (22)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at A&M-Texarkana (3.39)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Baylor (45.9%)
Baylor vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and Baylor.
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $18,300 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A & M University Texarkana students graduate with a $10,496 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($14,504 vs. $25,000)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/