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Overview |
St. Thomas University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Miami Gardens, FL | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,370 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stu.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Thomas University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,600 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,600 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,460 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,654 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,668 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
St. Thomas University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,520 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 4,899 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Thomas University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Thomas University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,753 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $205 |
Diversity |
St. Thomas University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
St. Thomas University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 11% | ||
Campus |
St. Thomas University | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Thomas University is larger than than Wayland Baptist University based on total student enrollment (6,370 students vs. 2,978 students)
St. Thomas University vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Thomas University or Wayland Baptist University?
- St. Thomas University is 55.7% more expensive to attend than Wayland Baptist University for in-state tuition ($32,600.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at St. Thomas University than Wayland Baptist University ($32,600.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayland Baptist University than St. Thomas University ($22,663 vs. $28,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 43.9% lower than costs at St. Thomas University ($8,660 vs. $12,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Thomas University than Wayland Baptist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Thomas University students is 66.6% larger than aid received Wayland Baptist University ($22,668 vs. $13,608)
St. Thomas University vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Thomas University 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. Thomas University .
- The average SAT score at St. Thomas University (924) is 13 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming St. Thomas University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Thomas University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- Wayland Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than St. Thomas University (65.1%)
St. Thomas University vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Thomas University 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. Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at St. Thomas University is higher than Wayland Baptist University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from St. Thomas University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Wayland Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $44,800)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $2,878 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Thomas University graduates. ($19,875 vs. $22,753)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than St. Thomas University graduates. ($205 vs. $235)
- More St. Thomas University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/