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Overview |
UIW | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,305 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,440 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,440 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,122 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,832 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,805 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
UIW | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 9,067 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1133 | 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 |
UIW | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $205 |
Diversity |
UIW | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
UIW | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UIW | 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
- University of the Incarnate Word is larger than than Wayland Baptist University based on total student enrollment (7,305 students vs. 2,978 students)
UIW vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or Wayland Baptist University?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 54.9% more expensive to attend than Wayland Baptist University for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at UIW than Wayland Baptist University ($32,440.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Incarnate Word than Wayland Baptist University ($20,832 vs. $22,663)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 51.5% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($8,660 vs. $13,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than Wayland Baptist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 82.3% larger than aid received Wayland Baptist University ($24,805 vs. $13,608)
UIW vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIW 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 UIW .
- The average SAT score at University of the Incarnate Word (963) is 52 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming UIW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman UIW students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Wayland Baptist University (69.7%)
UIW vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW 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 UIW.
- The graduation rate at UIW is higher than Wayland Baptist University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $4,800 more per year than Wayland Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,800)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $7,304 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($19,875 vs. $27,179)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($205 vs. $281)
- More UIW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/