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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Baylor Tarleton UTSA UNM| Texas Tech University | Wayland Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas Tech | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 40,378 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #449 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ttu.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas Tech | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,935 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,205 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,460 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,896 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,359 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 98% |
Admission |
Texas Tech | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,400 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 23,837 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 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 |
Academics |
Texas Tech | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas Tech | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $205 |
Diversity |
Texas Tech | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Texas Tech | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Texas Tech | 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
- Texas Tech University is larger than than Wayland Baptist University based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 2,978 students)
Texas Tech vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas Tech or Wayland Baptist University?
- Wayland Baptist University is 134.4% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($20,942.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Texas Tech than Wayland Baptist University ($21,205.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than Wayland Baptist University ($17,896 vs. $22,663)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 20.8% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($8,660 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayland Baptist University than Texas Tech University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayland Baptist University students is 45.4% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($13,608 vs. $9,359)
Texas Tech vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas Tech 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 Tech .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 223 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- Wayland Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
Texas Tech vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas Tech 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 Tech.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Wayland Baptist University (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Wayland Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $44,800)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $2,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($19,875 vs. $22,500)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($205 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/