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UTSA Texas A&M TCU SMU Texas Tech UNT Trinity UT Austin UH UT Dallas Rice SU| Baylor University | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baylor | Texas State | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,709 | 38,171 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,738 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,738 | $20,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,587 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,988 | $14,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,553 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 77% |
Admission |
Baylor | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,753 | 28,908 | ||
| Admitted | 18,699 | 25,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1410 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Baylor | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $219 |
Diversity |
Baylor | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Baylor | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | Texas State | ||
| 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
- Texas State University is larger than than Baylor based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 20,709 students)
Baylor vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or Texas State?
- Baylor University is 501.2% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($51,738.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.3% higher at Baylor than Texas State University ($51,738.00 vs. $20,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than Baylor ($14,120 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas State University are 18.6% lower than costs at Baylor University ($11,460 vs. $13,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baylor University than Texas State University (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 91.3% larger than aid received Texas State University ($22,553 vs. $11,791)
Baylor vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 201 points higher than at Texas State (1038)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Texas State (23)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Baylor (45.9%)
Baylor vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor or Texas State? 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 State and Baylor.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than Texas State University (72% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Texas State graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $49,200)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($21,250 vs. $25,000)
- Texas State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/