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Texas A&M TCU SMU Trinity UT Austin UNT UT Dallas Rice Texas Tech Texas State SU UT Arlington| Baylor University | Texas Woman's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baylor | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,709 | 15,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | #863 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | twu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,738 | $5,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,738 | $15,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,587 | $10,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,988 | $11,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,553 | $9,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Baylor | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,753 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 18,699 | 6,822 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1410 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 Woman's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
Baylor | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Baylor | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | Texas Woman's University | ||
| 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 Texas Woman's University based on total student enrollment (20,709 students vs. 15,958 students)
Baylor vs. Texas Woman's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or Texas Woman's University?
- Baylor University is 821.3% more expensive to attend than Texas Woman's University for in-state tuition ($51,738.00 vs. $5,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235.8% higher at Baylor than Texas Woman's University ($51,738.00 vs. $15,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Woman's University than Baylor ($11,682 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Woman's University are 31% lower than costs at Baylor University ($10,368 vs. $13,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baylor University than Texas Woman's University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 130.4% larger than aid received Texas Woman's University ($22,553 vs. $9,790)
Baylor vs. Texas Woman's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or Texas Woman's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Woman's University or Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 298 points higher than at Texas Woman's University (941)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Texas Woman's University (20)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Texas Woman's University (3.24)
- Texas Woman's University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Baylor (45.9%)
Baylor vs. Texas Woman's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor or Texas Woman's University? 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 Woman's University and Baylor.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than Texas Woman's University (72% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Texas Woman's University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $48,600)
- Texas Woman's University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Texas Woman's University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Woman's University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/