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Alma College Texas Tech UTSA Texas Wesleyan University West Texas A & M University MSU WMU| Olivet College | Wayland Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC Comets | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
OC Comets | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | 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 |
OC Comets | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $205 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
OC Comets | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (2,978 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or Wayland Baptist University?
- Olivet College is 51.2% more expensive to attend than Wayland Baptist University for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at OC Comets than Wayland Baptist University ($31,664.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet College than Wayland Baptist University ($21,394 vs. $22,663)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 29.8% lower than costs at Olivet College ($8,660 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Wayland Baptist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 71.7% larger than aid received Wayland Baptist University ($23,361 vs. $13,608)
OC Comets vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets 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 OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at Olivet College (931) is 20 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming OC Comets students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Wayland Baptist University (69.7%)
OC Comets vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Wayland Baptist University (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wayland Baptist University earn on average $5,500 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,300)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $7,125 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($19,875 vs. $27,000)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/