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Texas A&M TCU SMU Trinity UT Austin UT Dallas Rice Texas Tech Texas State Tarleton SU BYU| Baylor University | Texas A&M University Kingsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baylor | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,709 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,738 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,738 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,587 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,988 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,553 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
Baylor | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,753 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 18,699 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1230/1410 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $203 |
Diversity |
Baylor | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Baylor | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baylor University is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (20,709 students vs. 6,092 students)
Baylor vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or TAMUK?
- Baylor University is 907.2% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($51,738.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.3% higher at Baylor than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($51,738.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Baylor ($11,347 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 44.2% lower than costs at Baylor University ($9,425 vs. $13,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baylor University than Texas A&M University Kingsville (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 110.3% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Kingsville ($22,553 vs. $10,723)
Baylor vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 302 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Baylor (45.9%)
Baylor vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Baylor.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (72% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $9,900 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $5,364 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($19,636 vs. $25,000)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($203 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/