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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University UIW| East Texas Baptist University | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
East Texas Baptist University | Texas State | ||
| Location | Marshall, TX | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,771 | 38,171 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etbu.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Texas Baptist University | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $20,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,195 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,169 | $14,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
East Texas Baptist University | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,449 | 28,908 | ||
| Admitted | 981 | 25,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
East Texas Baptist University | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Texas Baptist University | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $219 |
Diversity |
East Texas Baptist University | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
East Texas Baptist University | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
East Texas Baptist University | Texas State | ||
| 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
- Texas State University is larger than than East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 1,771 students)
East Texas Baptist University vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Texas Baptist University or Texas State?
- East Texas Baptist University is 219% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Texas State University ($27,450.00 vs. $20,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than East Texas Baptist University ($14,120 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Texas Baptist University are 12.4% lower than costs at Texas State University ($10,195 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Texas State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 40.4% larger than aid received Texas State University ($16,552 vs. $11,791)
East Texas Baptist University vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Texas Baptist University or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or East Texas Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 56 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
East Texas Baptist University vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Texas Baptist University or Texas State? 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 Texas State and East Texas Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than East Texas Baptist University (56% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,100)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($21,250 vs. $26,000)
- Texas State graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/