East Texas Baptist University vs. South Texas College

Comparable Facts

Compare East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, TX with South Texas College in McAllen, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

South Texas College is larger than East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (27,431 students vs. 1,813 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• East Texas Baptist University is located in Marshall, TX (Distant Town setting); South Texas College is in McAllen, TX (Midsize City setting).
• East Texas Baptist University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. South Texas College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: East Texas Baptist University 14:1; South Texas College 22:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 21.2% lower than at East Texas Baptist University ($8,638 vs. $10,956).
• Out-of-state tuition is 302.6% higher at East Texas Baptist University than at South Texas College (about $23,060 more per year; $30,680 vs. $7,620).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than at South Texas College (100% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 152.6% larger than aid received by South Texas College students ($19,062 vs. $7,547).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at East Texas Baptist University, open admission at South Texas College.
• Typical fall application deadline: East Texas Baptist University Aug 23, 2027; South Texas College Jun 18, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.