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Overview |
Texas Wesleyan University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Fort Worth, TX | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,578 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #845 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txwes.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas Wesleyan University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,390 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,390 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,919 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,652 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,039 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Texas Wesleyan University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,622 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | 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 |
Texas Wesleyan University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas Wesleyan University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $205 |
Diversity |
Texas Wesleyan University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Texas Wesleyan University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Texas Wesleyan University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayland Baptist University is larger than than Texas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,978 students vs. 2,578 students)
Texas Wesleyan University vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas Wesleyan University or Wayland Baptist University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 49.9% more expensive to attend than Wayland Baptist University for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Wayland Baptist University ($31,390.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Wesleyan University than Wayland Baptist University ($15,652 vs. $22,663)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 26.1% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($8,660 vs. $10,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Wesleyan University than Wayland Baptist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 113.4% larger than aid received Wayland Baptist University ($29,039 vs. $13,608)
Texas Wesleyan University vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Wesleyan University (1003) is 92 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming Texas Wesleyan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas Wesleyan University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- Wayland Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Texas Wesleyan University (60.9%)
Texas Wesleyan University vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Texas Wesleyan University is the same as at Wayland Baptist University (37% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wayland Baptist University earn on average $600 more per year than Texas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,200)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $5,124 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($19,875 vs. $24,999)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More Wayland Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/