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Overview |
DBU | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,348 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #595 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbu.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DBU | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,810 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,810 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,351 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,607 | $5,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,797 | $10,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
DBU | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,519 | 7,848 | ||
| Admitted | 7,784 | 3,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
DBU | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DBU | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $153 |
Diversity |
DBU | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
DBU | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 0% | ||
Campus |
DBU | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M International University is larger than than DBU based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 4,348 students)
DBU vs. Texas A & M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DBU or Texas A & M International University?
- Dallas Baptist University is 785.5% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M International University for in-state tuition ($33,810.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148% higher at DBU than Texas A & M International University ($33,810.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M International University than DBU ($5,383 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M International University are 1.5% lower than costs at Dallas Baptist University ($9,210 vs. $9,351)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M International University than Dallas Baptist University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Baptist University students is 72.9% larger than aid received Texas A & M International University ($18,797 vs. $10,872)
DBU vs. Texas A & M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DBU or Texas A & M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A & M International University or DBU .
- The average SAT score at Dallas Baptist University (1055) is 150 points higher than at Texas A & M International University (905)
- Incoming DBU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A & M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M International University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at DBU (3.46)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Texas A & M International University (47.9%)
DBU vs. Texas A & M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DBU or Texas A & M International 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 Texas A & M International University and DBU.
- The graduation rate at DBU is higher than Texas A & M International University (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dallas Baptist University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Texas A & M International University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $45,200)
- Texas A & M International University students graduate with a $6,944 lower median federal student loan debt than DBU graduates. ($14,806 vs. $21,750)
- Texas A & M International University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than DBU graduates. ($153 vs. $224)
- More DBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A & M International University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/