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Texas A&M TCU SMU Trinity UT Austin UT Dallas Rice Texas Tech Texas State SU BYU UNT| Baylor University | Wayland Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baylor | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,709 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,738 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,738 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,587 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,988 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,553 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Baylor | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,753 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 18,699 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1410 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Baylor | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $205 |
Diversity |
Baylor | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Baylor | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Baylor University is larger than than Wayland Baptist University based on total student enrollment (20,709 students vs. 2,978 students)
Baylor vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or Wayland Baptist University?
- Baylor University is 147.1% more expensive to attend than Wayland Baptist University for in-state tuition ($51,738.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.1% higher at Baylor than Wayland Baptist University ($51,738.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayland Baptist University than Baylor ($22,663 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 56.9% lower than costs at Baylor University ($8,660 vs. $13,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayland Baptist University than Baylor University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 65.7% larger than aid received Wayland Baptist University ($22,553 vs. $13,608)
Baylor vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or Wayland Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wayland Baptist University or Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 328 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- Wayland Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Baylor (45.9%)
Baylor vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor or Wayland Baptist University? 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 Wayland Baptist University and Baylor.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than Wayland Baptist University (72% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Wayland Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $44,800)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $5,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($19,875 vs. $25,000)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/