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Overview |
Baylor | UH | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,824 | 46,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #468 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,844 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,844 | $21,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,235 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,727 | $13,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,409 | $11,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 74% |
Admission |
Baylor | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,735 | 30,327 | ||
| Admitted | 20,262 | 21,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Baylor | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $204 |
Diversity |
Baylor | UH | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Baylor | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than Baylor based on total student enrollment (46,676 students vs. 20,824 students)
Baylor vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or UH?
- Baylor University is 531.5% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($54,844.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.1% higher at Baylor than University of Houston ($54,844.00 vs. $21,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than Baylor ($13,738 vs. $49,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 31.4% lower than costs at Baylor University ($10,830 vs. $14,235)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baylor University than University of Houston (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 76.7% larger than aid received University of Houston ($20,409 vs. $11,551)
Baylor vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 85 points higher than at UH (1154)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UH (26)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UH (3.46)
- UH has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Baylor (51%)
Baylor vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor or UH? 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 UH and Baylor.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than University of Houston (72% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $2,800 more per year than Baylor graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $56,200)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- UH graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/