Wayland Baptist University vs. South Texas College

Comparable Facts

Compare Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, 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 Wayland Baptist University based on total student enrollment (27,431 students vs. 2,809 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Wayland Baptist University is located in Plainview, TX (Remote Town setting); South Texas College is in McAllen, TX (Midsize City setting).
• Wayland 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: Wayland Baptist University 10:1; South Texas College 22:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 10.5% lower than at Wayland Baptist University ($8,638 vs. $9,654).
• Out-of-state tuition is 212.1% higher at Wayland Baptist University than at South Texas College (about $16,162 more per year; $23,782 vs. $7,620).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Wayland Baptist University than at South Texas College (94% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Wayland Baptist University students is 109.4% larger than aid received by South Texas College students ($15,801 vs. $7,547).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Wayland Baptist University, open admission at South Texas College.
• Typical fall application deadline: Wayland Baptist University Aug 1, 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.