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UNT UT Arlington Tarleton Texas Tech SHSU A&M Commerce Texas State UT Tyler UT Dallas MSU TCU University of Houston-Downtown| Texas Woman's University | Wayland Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas Woman's University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,958 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | twu.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas Woman's University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,616 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,408 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,368 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,682 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,790 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Texas Woman's University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,286 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 6,822 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | 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 Woman's University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas Woman's University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $205 |
Diversity |
Texas Woman's University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Texas Woman's University | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Texas Woman's University | 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 Woman's University is larger than than Wayland Baptist University based on total student enrollment (15,958 students vs. 2,978 students)
Texas Woman's University vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas Woman's University or Wayland Baptist University?
- Wayland Baptist University is 272.9% more expensive to attend than Texas Woman's University for in-state tuition ($20,942.00 vs. $5,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Wayland Baptist University than Texas Woman's University ($20,942.00 vs. $15,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Woman's University than Wayland Baptist University ($11,682 vs. $22,663)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 19.7% lower than costs at Texas Woman's University ($8,660 vs. $10,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayland Baptist University than Texas Woman's University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayland Baptist University students is 39% larger than aid received Texas Woman's University ($13,608 vs. $9,790)
Texas Woman's University vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas Woman's University 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 Woman's University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Woman's University (941) is 30 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming Texas Woman's University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas Woman's University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- Texas Woman's University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Wayland Baptist University (69.7%)
Texas Woman's University vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas Woman's University 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 Woman's University.
- The graduation rate at Texas Woman's University is higher than Wayland Baptist University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas Woman's University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Wayland Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,800)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $125 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Woman's University graduates. ($19,875 vs. $20,000)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Woman's University graduates. ($205 vs. $206)
- More Texas Woman's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/