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Overview |
PLNU | Baylor | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 20,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | baylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Baylor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $51,738 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $51,738 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $13,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $45,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $22,553 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
PLNU | Baylor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 40,753 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 18,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1230/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Baylor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Baylor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Baylor | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
PLNU | Baylor | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 43% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Baylor | ||
| 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
- Baylor University is larger than than PLNU based on total student enrollment (20,709 students vs. 4,319 students)
PLNU vs. Baylor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Baylor?
- Baylor University is 28.1% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($51,738.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Baylor than Point Loma Nazarene University ($51,738.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Loma Nazarene University than Baylor ($34,933 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 15.1% lower than costs at Baylor University ($11,800 vs. $13,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Baylor University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 16.1% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($22,553 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Baylor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Baylor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baylor or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 91 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Baylor (45.9%)
PLNU vs. Baylor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or Baylor? 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 Baylor and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is the same as at Baylor University (72% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $2,700 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $53,500)
- Baylor University and PLNU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Baylor University and PLNU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baylor students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/