- Both Dallas Baptist University (DBU) and Abilene Christian University are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- Abilene Christian University has more expensive tuition of $42,380 than DBU ($38,140).
- DBU has tighter acceptance rate of 39.42% than Abilene Christian University (58.06%).
- Abilene Christian University has higher SAT scores of 1,160 than DBU (1,080).
- Abilene Christian University is larger with 5,079 students than DBU (4,348 students).
Dallas Baptist University View More Rivals | Abilene Christian University View More Rivals | |
| #182 in National Universities #15 in Texas | Rankings | #13 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Dallas, TX | Location | Abilene, TX |
DBU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,140 | Undergraduate | $42,380 |
| $24,508 | Graduate | $24,174 |
| $15,883 | Financial Aid | $24,769 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $65 | |
| 39.42% | Acceptance Rate | 58.06% |
| 36.34% | Yield | 16.33% |
| 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,348 | Total Students | 5,079 |
| 2,971 | Undergraduate | 3,211 |
| 1,377 | Graduate | 1,868 |
| 708 | Online Enrollment | 1,513 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $49,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,447) $4,574 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,430) $6,000 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,777 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 117 Full-time 13 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 272 Full-time 137 Part-time |
| 378 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 810 Full-time 234 Part-time |
| $74,699 for Faculties $57,767 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,618 for Faculties $58,579 Part-time |