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Overview |
Cairn | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Langhorne, PA | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cairn.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cairn | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,255 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,255 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,764 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,923 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,376 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Cairn | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 468 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.3% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Cairn | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cairn | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cairn | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Cairn | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Cairn | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Texas Baptist University is larger than than Cairn based on total student enrollment (1,771 students vs. 1,031 students)
Cairn vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cairn or East Texas Baptist University?
- Cairn University is 13.9% more expensive to attend than East Texas Baptist University for in-state tuition ($31,255.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Cairn than East Texas Baptist University ($31,255.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Texas Baptist University than Cairn ($24,169 vs. $25,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Texas Baptist University are 15.4% lower than costs at Cairn University ($10,195 vs. $11,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Cairn University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cairn University students is 11% larger than aid received East Texas Baptist University ($18,376 vs. $16,552)
Cairn vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cairn or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or Cairn .
- The average SAT score at East Texas Baptist University (982) is 6 points higher than at Cairn (976)
- Incoming Cairn students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Cairn (3.31)
- Cairn has a higher acceptance rate (81%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
Cairn vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cairn or East Texas Baptist University? 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 East Texas Baptist University and Cairn.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than East Texas Baptist University (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,000)
- East Texas Baptist University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- East Texas Baptist University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Cairn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Texas Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/