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Overview |
East Texas Baptist University | TC | ||
| Location | Marshall, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,771 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etbu.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Texas Baptist University | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,195 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,169 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
East Texas Baptist University | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,449 | - | ||
| Admitted | 981 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
East Texas Baptist University | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Texas Baptist University | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $320 |
Diversity |
East Texas Baptist University | TC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
East Texas Baptist University | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 19% | ||
Campus |
East Texas Baptist University | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Texas Baptist University is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (1,771 students vs. 642 students)
East Texas Baptist University vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Texas Baptist University or TC?
- East Texas Baptist University is 234.4% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.4% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Texas College ($27,450.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than East Texas Baptist University ($11,174 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 21.4% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($8,400 vs. $10,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Texas College (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 61.3% larger than aid received Texas College ($16,552 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, East Texas Baptist University or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or East Texas Baptist University .
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at TC (2.9)
East Texas Baptist University vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Texas Baptist University or TC? 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 TC and East Texas Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Texas College (43% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $14,300 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $27,800)
- East Texas Baptist University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- East Texas Baptist University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/