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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor UT Austin| Stephen F Austin State University | Wayland Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFASU | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Nacogdoches, TX | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,327 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfasu.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFASU | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,842 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,858 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,642 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,363 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
SFASU | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,944 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 8,901 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SFASU | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFASU | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $205 |
Diversity |
SFASU | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
SFASU | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SFASU | 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Wayland Baptist University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 2,978 students)
SFASU vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFASU or Wayland Baptist University?
- Wayland Baptist University is 167% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($20,942.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Wayland Baptist University than Stephen F Austin State University ($20,942.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Wayland Baptist University ($13,858 vs. $22,663)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 11.3% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($8,660 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayland Baptist University than Stephen F Austin State University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayland Baptist University students is 31.3% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($13,608 vs. $10,363)
SFASU vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFASU 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 SFASU .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 90 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Wayland Baptist University (69.7%)
SFASU vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFASU 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 SFASU.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Wayland Baptist University (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wayland Baptist University earn on average $200 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,600)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $5,125 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($19,875 vs. $25,000)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/