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Texas A&M SMU Trinity UT Austin UT Dallas Rice Texas Tech Texas State SU BYU UNT UH| Baylor University | Texas Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baylor | TCU | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,709 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,738 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,738 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,587 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,988 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,553 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 89% |
Admission |
Baylor | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,753 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 18,699 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 27.4% | ||
| 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 | 28/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1410 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Baylor | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Baylor | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Baylor | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | TCU | ||
| 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
- Baylor University is larger than than TCU based on total student enrollment (20,709 students vs. 12,273 students)
Baylor vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Baylor for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $51,738.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at TCU than Baylor University ($53,890.00 vs. $51,738.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Christian University than Baylor ($44,190 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baylor University are 4.9% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($13,587 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baylor University than Texas Christian University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 24.4% larger than aid received Baylor University ($28,048 vs. $22,553)
Baylor vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 19 points higher than at TCU (1220)
- Incoming Baylor students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at TCU (28)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at TCU (3.68)
- TCU has a higher acceptance rate (56.1%) than Baylor (45.9%)
Baylor vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor or TCU? 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 TCU and Baylor.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Baylor University (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Baylor graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $56,200)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baylor students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/