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Texas Tech UTSA Texas Wesleyan University UT Tyler West Texas A & M University Texas State MSU| East Texas Baptist University | Wayland Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
East Texas Baptist University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Marshall, TX | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,771 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etbu.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Texas Baptist University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,195 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,169 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
East Texas Baptist University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,449 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 981 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
East Texas Baptist University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Texas Baptist University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $205 |
Diversity |
East Texas Baptist University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
East Texas Baptist University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
East Texas Baptist University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wayland Baptist University is larger than than East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (2,978 students vs. 1,771 students)
East Texas Baptist University vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Texas Baptist University or Wayland Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 31.1% more expensive to attend than Wayland Baptist University for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Wayland Baptist University ($27,450.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayland Baptist University than East Texas Baptist University ($22,663 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 17.7% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($8,660 vs. $10,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Wayland Baptist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Wayland Baptist University ($16,552 vs. $13,608)
East Texas Baptist University vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Texas Baptist University or Wayland Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wayland Baptist University or East Texas Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at East Texas Baptist University (982) is 71 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming East Texas Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- Wayland Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
East Texas Baptist University vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Texas Baptist University or Wayland 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 Wayland Baptist University and East Texas Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Wayland Baptist University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wayland Baptist University earn on average $2,700 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,100)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $6,125 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($19,875 vs. $26,000)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($205 vs. $268)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/