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UNT UT Dallas Texas A&M TCU SMU Texas Tech UH UT Austin UTSA Trinity Rice Texas State| Baylor University | The University of Texas at Arlington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baylor | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,709 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,738 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,738 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,587 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,988 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,553 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
Baylor | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,753 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 18,699 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1410 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $186 |
Diversity |
Baylor | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Baylor | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than Baylor based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 20,709 students)
Baylor vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or UT Arlington?
- Baylor University is 462% more expensive to attend than UT Arlington for in-state tuition ($51,738.00 vs. $9,206.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.2% higher at Baylor than The University of Texas at Arlington ($51,738.00 vs. $26,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than Baylor ($14,262 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 19.3% lower than costs at Baylor University ($11,392 vs. $13,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baylor University than The University of Texas at Arlington (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 98.4% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Arlington ($22,553 vs. $11,370)
Baylor vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 201 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Baylor (45.9%)
Baylor vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and Baylor.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (72% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $4,500 more per year than UT Arlington graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $51,700)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($18,000 vs. $25,000)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($186 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/