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UT Austin TCU Texas Tech SMU OU UT Dallas UNT Texas State Trinity UH Rice Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi| Baylor University | Texas A&M University College Station | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baylor | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,824 | 76,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,844 | $9,199 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,844 | $36,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,235 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,727 | $21,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,409 | $11,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 61% |
Admission |
Baylor | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,735 | 50,832 | ||
| Admitted | 20,262 | 32,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Baylor | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $193 |
Diversity |
Baylor | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Baylor | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than Baylor based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 20,824 students)
Baylor vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or Texas A&M?
- Baylor University is 496.2% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($54,844.00 vs. $9,199.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at Baylor than Texas A&M University College Station ($54,844.00 vs. $36,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University College Station than Baylor ($21,610 vs. $49,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 8.2% lower than costs at Baylor University ($13,154 vs. $14,235)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baylor University than Texas A&M University College Station (97% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 75.8% larger than aid received Texas A&M University College Station ($20,409 vs. $11,607)
Baylor vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 27 points higher than at Texas A&M (1212)
- Incoming Baylor students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Texas A&M (28)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Baylor (51%)
Baylor vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and Baylor.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than Baylor University (81% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $9,400 more per year than Baylor graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $56,200)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baylor students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/