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Texas Tech UTSA Texas Wesleyan University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech West Texas A & M University MSU Louisiana College| Texas College | Wayland Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TC | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Tyler, TX | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 644 | 2,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | texascollege.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TC | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,208 | $21,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,208 | $21,728 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,000 | $9,356 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,901 | $20,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,182 | $14,541 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 96% |
Admission |
TC | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,067 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TC | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TC | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $205 |
Diversity |
TC | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
TC | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 14% | ||
Campus |
TC | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayland Baptist University is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (2,861 students vs. 644 students)
TC vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TC or Wayland Baptist University?
- Wayland Baptist University is 164.7% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($21,728.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.7% higher at Wayland Baptist University than Texas College ($21,728.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Wayland Baptist University ($10,901 vs. $20,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 16.9% lower than costs at Wayland Baptist University ($8,000 vs. $9,356)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayland Baptist University than Texas College (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayland Baptist University students is 42.8% larger than aid received Texas College ($14,541 vs. $10,182)
Which college is harder to get into, TC 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 TC .
- Accepted freshman Wayland Baptist University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at TC (2.9)
TC vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TC 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 TC.
- The graduation rate at Wayland Baptist University is higher than Texas College (37% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Wayland Baptist University earn on average $17,000 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $27,800)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $11,125 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($19,875 vs. $31,000)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($205 vs. $320)
- More Wayland Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/