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Overview |
East Texas Baptist University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Marshall, TX | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,771 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etbu.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Texas Baptist University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,195 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,169 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
East Texas Baptist University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,449 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 981 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
East Texas Baptist University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Texas Baptist University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $299 |
Diversity |
East Texas Baptist University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
East Texas Baptist University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
East Texas Baptist University | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 1,771 students)
East Texas Baptist University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Texas Baptist University or PVAMU?
- East Texas Baptist University is 271.6% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Prairie View A & M University ($27,450.00 vs. $22,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than East Texas Baptist University ($12,875 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 6.1% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($9,605 vs. $10,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Prairie View A & M University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 17.6% larger than aid received Prairie View A & M University ($16,552 vs. $14,071)
East Texas Baptist University vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Texas Baptist University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or East Texas Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at East Texas Baptist University (982) is 125 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming East Texas Baptist University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at PVAMU (3.3)
- PVAMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
East Texas Baptist University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Texas Baptist University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and East Texas Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Prairie View A & M University (43% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $3,100 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $39,000)
- East Texas Baptist University students graduate with a $2,955 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,955)
- East Texas Baptist University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/