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Texas A&M TCU SMU Trinity UT Austin UT Dallas Rice Texas Tech Texas State SU BYU UNT| Austin College | Baylor University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Austin College | Baylor | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 20,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #166 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | baylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | Baylor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,290 | $54,844 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,290 | $54,844 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,495 | $14,235 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,777 | $49,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,022 | $20,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Austin College | Baylor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,474 | 39,735 | ||
| Admitted | 2,554 | 20,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.7% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1210/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Austin College | Baylor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | Baylor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Austin College | Baylor | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Austin College | Baylor | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | Baylor | ||
| 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
- Baylor University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (20,824 students vs. 1,136 students)
Austin College vs. Baylor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or Baylor?
- Baylor University is 18.5% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($54,844.00 vs. $46,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Baylor than Austin College ($54,844.00 vs. $46,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Baylor ($24,777 vs. $49,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 5.5% lower than costs at Baylor University ($13,495 vs. $14,235)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Baylor University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 71.6% larger than aid received Baylor University ($35,022 vs. $20,409)
Austin College vs. Baylor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or Baylor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baylor or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 74 points higher than at Austin College (1165)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Baylor has a higher acceptance rate (51%) than Austin College (46.7%)
Austin College vs. Baylor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or Baylor? 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 Baylor and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Baylor University (75% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $54,600)
- Baylor University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Baylor graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/