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Overview |
Webster University | DBU | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,396 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | webster.edu | dbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Webster University | DBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,640 | $33,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,640 | $33,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,398 | $9,351 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,069 | $27,607 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,944 | $18,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Webster University | DBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,768 | 8,519 | ||
| Admitted | 2,076 | 7,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.1% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1026/1315 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Webster University | DBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Webster University | DBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $224 |
Diversity |
Webster University | DBU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Webster University | DBU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Webster University | DBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Webster University is larger than than DBU based on total student enrollment (6,396 students vs. 4,348 students)
Webster University vs. DBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Webster University or DBU?
- Dallas Baptist University is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Webster University for in-state tuition ($33,810.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at DBU than Webster University ($33,810.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Webster University than DBU ($23,069 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 32.6% lower than costs at Webster University ($9,351 vs. $12,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Webster University than Dallas Baptist University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webster University students is 11.4% larger than aid received Dallas Baptist University ($20,944 vs. $18,797)
Webster University vs. DBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Webster University or DBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DBU or Webster University .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 54 points higher than at DBU (1055)
- Incoming Webster University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at DBU (22)
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at DBU (3.46)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Webster University (55.1%)
Webster University vs. DBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Webster University or DBU? 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 DBU and Webster University.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than Dallas Baptist University (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Dallas Baptist University earn on average $900 more per year than Webster University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,800)
- Dallas Baptist University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Webster University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $25,000)
- DBU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Webster University graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More Webster University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/