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Overview |
Maryville College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Maryville, TN | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryvillecollege.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryville College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,880 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,880 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,583 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,782 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Maryville College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,361 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 1,641 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1120 | 900/1090 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryville College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $205 |
Diversity |
Maryville College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Maryville College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Maryville College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayland Baptist University is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (2,978 students vs. 1,069 students)
Maryville College vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville College or Wayland Baptist University?
- Maryville College is 76.1% more expensive to attend than Wayland Baptist University for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.1% higher at Maryville College than Wayland Baptist University ($36,880.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryville College than Wayland Baptist University ($21,583 vs. $22,663)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 45.7% lower than costs at Maryville College ($8,660 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Wayland Baptist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 126.2% larger than aid received Wayland Baptist University ($30,782 vs. $13,608)
Maryville College vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville College 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 Maryville College .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 141 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- Wayland Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Maryville College vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville College 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 Maryville College.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Wayland Baptist University (54% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wayland Baptist University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,500)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $7,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($19,875 vs. $27,000)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/