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Texas A&M TCU SMU Trinity UT Austin UT Dallas Rice Texas Tech Lamar University University of Houston-Downtown Texas State SFASU| Baylor University | Sam Houston State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baylor | SHSU | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,709 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,738 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,738 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,587 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,988 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,553 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 73% |
Admission |
Baylor | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,753 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 18,699 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1410 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Baylor | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Baylor | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Baylor | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Baylor based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 20,709 students)
Baylor vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or SHSU?
- Baylor University is 783.5% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($51,738.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.6% higher at Baylor than Sam Houston State University ($51,738.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than Baylor ($13,632 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sam Houston State University are 24.6% lower than costs at Baylor University ($10,908 vs. $13,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baylor University than Sam Houston State University (96% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 114.8% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($22,553 vs. $10,499)
Baylor vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 242 points higher than at SHSU (997)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SHSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Baylor (45.9%)
Baylor vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor or SHSU? 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 SHSU and Baylor.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than Sam Houston State University (72% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $8,400 more per year than SHSU graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $47,800)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- SHSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/