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Overview |
Baylor | UNT | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,824 | 47,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,844 | $8,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,844 | $18,399 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,235 | $10,805 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,727 | $14,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,409 | $11,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 83% |
Admission |
Baylor | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,735 | 36,807 | ||
| Admitted | 20,262 | 26,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Baylor | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
Baylor | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Baylor | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than Baylor based on total student enrollment (47,507 students vs. 20,824 students)
Baylor vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or UNT?
- Baylor University is 559.3% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($54,844.00 vs. $8,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.1% higher at Baylor than University of North Texas ($54,844.00 vs. $18,399.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than Baylor ($14,675 vs. $49,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 31.7% lower than costs at Baylor University ($10,805 vs. $14,235)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baylor University than University of North Texas (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 83.2% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($20,409 vs. $11,142)
Baylor vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 146 points higher than at UNT (1093)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Baylor (51%)
Baylor vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor or UNT? 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 UNT and Baylor.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than University of North Texas (72% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $9,200 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- UNT 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 UNT students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/