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Texas A&M TCU UNT SMU UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Trinity Rice| Baylor University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baylor | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,709 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,738 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,738 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,587 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,988 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,553 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 77% |
Admission |
Baylor | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,753 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 18,699 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1410 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Baylor | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Baylor | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Baylor | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than Baylor based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 20,709 students)
Baylor vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or Texas Tech?
- Baylor University is 479% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($51,738.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144% higher at Baylor than Texas Tech University ($51,738.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than Baylor ($17,896 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 29.9% lower than costs at Baylor University ($10,460 vs. $13,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baylor University than Texas Tech University (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 141% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($22,553 vs. $9,359)
Baylor vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 105 points higher than at Texas Tech (1134)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Texas Tech (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Baylor (3.74)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than Baylor (45.9%)
Baylor vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor or Texas Tech? 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 Tech and Baylor.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than Texas Tech University (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Baylor graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $56,200)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/