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Overview |
Paine College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paine College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $268 |
Diversity |
Paine College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Paine College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Texas Baptist University is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (1,771 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or East Texas Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 116% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Paine College ($27,450.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than East Texas Baptist University ($15,877 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 35.7% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($7,512 vs. $10,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paine College as East Texas Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 40.8% larger than aid received Paine College ($16,552 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or Paine College .
- The average SAT score at East Texas Baptist University (982) is 233 points higher than at Paine College (749)
- Incoming East Texas Baptist University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Paine College (16)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- East Texas Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Paine College vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College or East Texas 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 East Texas Baptist University and Paine College.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Paine College (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $28,400)
- East Texas Baptist University students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $35,750)
- East Texas Baptist University graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($268 vs. $369)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/