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UT Austin DBU St. Mary's University Texas State Baylor SU Trinity UTSA Texas Tech Texas A&M Loyola University-New Orleans UNT| Saint Edward's University | Wayland Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,470 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #439 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stedwards.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,886 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,886 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,876 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,193 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,787 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,015 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 5,119 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,271 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $205 |
Diversity |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | 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
- Saint Edward's University is larger than than Wayland Baptist University based on total student enrollment (3,470 students vs. 2,978 students)
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Wayland Baptist University?
- Saint Edward's University is 138.2% more expensive to attend than Wayland Baptist University for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.2% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Wayland Baptist University ($49,886.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayland Baptist University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($22,663 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 60.2% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($8,660 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than Wayland Baptist University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 185% larger than aid received Wayland Baptist University ($38,787 vs. $13,608)
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Edward's University- St. Edward's 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 224 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Wayland Baptist University (69.7%)
St. Edward's University- St. Edward's vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Edward's University- St. Edward's 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Wayland Baptist University (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Wayland Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $44,800)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $5,396 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($19,875 vs. $25,271)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($205 vs. $261)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/