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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University UIW| Texas State University | Wayland Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 98% |
Admission |
Texas State | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas State | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $205 |
Diversity |
Texas State | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Texas State | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than Wayland Baptist University based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 2,978 students)
Texas State vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or Wayland Baptist University?
- Wayland Baptist University is 143.3% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($20,942.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Wayland Baptist University than Texas State University ($20,942.00 vs. $20,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than Wayland Baptist University ($14,120 vs. $22,663)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 32.3% lower than costs at Texas State University ($8,660 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayland Baptist University than Texas State University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayland Baptist University students is 15.4% larger than aid received Texas State University ($13,608 vs. $11,791)
Texas State vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State 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 Texas State .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 127 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas State students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Wayland Baptist University (69.7%)
Texas State vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State 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 Texas State.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Wayland Baptist University (56% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Wayland Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,800)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $1,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($19,875 vs. $21,250)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($205 vs. $219)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/