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Overview |
Baylor | Trinity | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,709 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,738 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,738 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,587 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,988 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,553 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Baylor | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,753 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 18,699 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1410 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Baylor | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
Baylor | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Baylor | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baylor University is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (20,709 students vs. 2,692 students)
Baylor vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or Trinity?
- Baylor University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($51,738.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Baylor than Trinity University ($51,738.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Baylor ($30,038 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baylor University are 4% lower than costs at Trinity University ($13,587 vs. $14,134)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Baylor University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 49% larger than aid received Baylor University ($33,614 vs. $22,553)
Baylor vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 55 points higher than at Baylor (1239)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Baylor (28)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Baylor has a higher acceptance rate (45.9%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Baylor vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Baylor.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Baylor University (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Baylor graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $56,200)
- Baylor University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Baylor graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baylor students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/