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Texas A&M TCU SMU Trinity UT Austin UT Dallas Rice Texas Tech Texas State SU BYU UNT| Baylor University | The University of Texas Pan American | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baylor | UT-Pan American | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Edinburg, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,709 | 31,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | #896 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | utpa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | UT-Pan American | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,738 | $7,854 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,738 | $17,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,587 | $8,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,988 | $8,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,553 | $9,938 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Baylor | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,753 | 13,744 | ||
| Admitted | 18,699 | 12,053 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 47.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.16 | ||
| 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 | 830/1090 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Baylor | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | UT-Pan American | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $10,539 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $108 |
Diversity |
Baylor | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 91% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Baylor | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | UT-Pan American | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas Pan American is larger than than Baylor based on total student enrollment (31,559 students vs. 20,709 students)
Baylor vs. UT-Pan American Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or UT-Pan American?
- Baylor University is 558.7% more expensive to attend than UT-Pan American for in-state tuition ($51,738.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.1% higher at Baylor than The University of Texas Pan American ($51,738.00 vs. $17,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than Baylor ($8,105 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Pan American are 52.9% lower than costs at Baylor University ($8,888 vs. $13,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas Pan American than Baylor University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 126.9% larger than aid received The University of Texas Pan American ($22,553 vs. $9,938)
Baylor vs. UT-Pan American Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or UT-Pan American? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT-Pan American or Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 315 points higher than at UT-Pan American (924)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UT-Pan American (19)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16)
- UT-Pan American has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Baylor (45.9%)
Baylor vs. UT-Pan American Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor or UT-Pan American? 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 UT-Pan American and Baylor.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than The University of Texas Pan American (72% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $14,300 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $14,461 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($10,539 vs. $25,000)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($108 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT-Pan American students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/