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Overview |
TAMUK | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Kingsville, TX | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #774 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamuk.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TAMUK | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,137 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,133 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,425 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,347 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,723 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
TAMUK | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,768 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 5,569 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TAMUK | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TAMUK | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,636 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $205 |
Diversity |
TAMUK | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
TAMUK | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
TAMUK | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than Wayland Baptist University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 2,978 students)
TAMUK vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TAMUK or Wayland Baptist University?
- Wayland Baptist University is 307.7% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($20,942.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Wayland Baptist University than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($20,942.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Wayland Baptist University ($11,347 vs. $22,663)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 8.8% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Kingsville ($8,660 vs. $9,425)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayland Baptist University than Texas A&M University Kingsville (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayland Baptist University students is 26.9% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Kingsville ($13,608 vs. $10,723)
TAMUK vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TAMUK 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 TAMUK .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Kingsville (937) is 26 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming TAMUK students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Wayland Baptist University (69.7%)
TAMUK vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TAMUK 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 TAMUK.
- The graduation rate at Wayland Baptist University is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $1,500 more per year than Wayland Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,800)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $239 lower median federal student loan debt than Wayland Baptist University graduates. ($19,636 vs. $19,875)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Wayland Baptist University graduates. ($203 vs. $205)
- More TAMUK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/