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Texas A&M HCC TCU SMU Trinity UT Austin UT Dallas Rice Texas Tech Texas State SU BYU| Baylor University | Lone Star College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baylor | Lone Star College | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | The Woodlands, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,824 | 70,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | lonestar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | Lone Star College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,844 | $3,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,844 | $8,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,235 | $12,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,727 | $11,049 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,409 | $4,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Baylor | Lone Star College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,735 | - | ||
| Admitted | 20,262 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Baylor | Lone Star College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | Lone Star College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $98 |
Diversity |
Baylor | Lone Star College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Baylor | Lone Star College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | Lone Star College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lone Star College is larger than than Baylor based on total student enrollment (70,991 students vs. 20,824 students)
Baylor vs. Lone Star College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or Lone Star College?
- Baylor University is 691.4% more expensive to attend than Lone Star College for in-state tuition ($54,844.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 530.4% higher at Baylor than Lone Star College ($54,844.00 vs. $8,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lone Star College than Baylor ($11,049 vs. $49,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lone Star College are 13% lower than costs at Baylor University ($12,600 vs. $14,235)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Baylor University as Lone Star College (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 395.2% larger than aid received Lone Star College ($20,409 vs. $4,121)
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or Lone Star College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lone Star College or Baylor .
Baylor vs. Lone Star College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor or Lone Star College? 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 Lone Star College and Baylor.
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $17,700 more per year than Lone Star College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $38,500)
- Lone Star College students graduate with a $15,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($9,500 vs. $25,000)
- Lone Star College graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($98 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lone Star College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/