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UTEP UTSA Texas Tech UNT Tarleton Texas Wesleyan University Lamar University West Texas A & M University Angelo State UT Tyler The University of Texas at Brownsville SHSU| The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | Wayland Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Permian Basin | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Odessa, TX | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,848 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #777 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utpb.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Permian Basin | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,577 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,817 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,370 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,092 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
UT Permian Basin | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,475 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1090 | 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 23, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UT Permian Basin | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Permian Basin | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,655 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $141 | $205 |
Diversity |
UT Permian Basin | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UT Permian Basin | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UT Permian Basin | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is larger than than Wayland Baptist University based on total student enrollment (5,848 students vs. 2,978 students)
UT Permian Basin vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Permian Basin or Wayland Baptist University?
- Wayland Baptist University is 218.4% more expensive to attend than UT Permian Basin for in-state tuition ($20,942.00 vs. $6,577.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Wayland Baptist University than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($20,942.00 vs. $18,817.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than Wayland Baptist University ($10,370 vs. $22,663)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 23.2% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($8,660 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayland Baptist University than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayland Baptist University students is 22.7% larger than aid received The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($13,608 vs. $11,092)
UT Permian Basin vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Permian Basin 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 UT Permian Basin .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (965) is 54 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming UT Permian Basin students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman UT Permian Basin students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- UT Permian Basin has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Wayland Baptist University (69.7%)
UT Permian Basin vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Permian Basin 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 UT Permian Basin.
- The graduation rate at Wayland Baptist University is higher than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (37% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $6,200 more per year than Wayland Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,800)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $6,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Wayland Baptist University graduates. ($13,655 vs. $19,875)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Wayland Baptist University graduates. ($141 vs. $205)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/