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Texas A&M TCU SMU Trinity UT Austin UT Dallas Rice Texas Tech Texas State SU BYU UNT| Baylor University | University of St Thomas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baylor | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,709 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,738 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,738 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,587 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,988 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,553 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
Baylor | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,753 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 18,699 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1410 | 1010/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Baylor | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
Baylor | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Baylor | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Baylor University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (20,709 students vs. 3,588 students)
Baylor vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or University of St Thomas?
- Baylor University is 63.1% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($51,738.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at Baylor than University of St Thomas ($51,738.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Baylor ($19,207 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 39.2% lower than costs at Baylor University ($9,760 vs. $13,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baylor University than University of St Thomas (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 2.8% larger than aid received Baylor University ($23,181 vs. $22,553)
Baylor vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 136 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of St Thomas (25)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Baylor (45.9%)
Baylor vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and Baylor.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than University of St Thomas (72% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $1,000 more per year than Baylor graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $56,200)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/