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Texas State UT Austin UH UT Arlington UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas St. Mary's University Texas Tech UNT University of Houston-Downtown Trinity| The University of Texas at San Antonio | Wayland Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UTSA | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 34,393 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #901 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utsa.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTSA | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,951 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,259 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,046 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,664 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,934 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 98% |
Admission |
UTSA | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,295 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 20,243 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 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 |
UTSA | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTSA | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,983 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $205 |
Diversity |
UTSA | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 53% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UTSA | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UTSA | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than Wayland Baptist University based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 2,978 students)
UTSA vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTSA or Wayland Baptist University?
- Wayland Baptist University is 251.9% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($20,942.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Wayland Baptist University than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($20,942.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Wayland Baptist University ($12,664 vs. $22,663)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 27.6% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($8,660 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayland Baptist University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayland Baptist University students is 52.3% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($13,608 vs. $8,934)
UTSA vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTSA 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 UTSA .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 132 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman UTSA students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Wayland Baptist University (69.7%)
UTSA vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTSA 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 UTSA.
- The graduation rate at Wayland Baptist University is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (37% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $3,100 more per year than Wayland Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $44,800)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $3,108 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($19,875 vs. $22,983)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($205 vs. $237)
- More UTSA 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/