- Dallas Baptist University (DBU) is a private school while Texas State University (TXST) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- DBU has more expensive tuition of $38,140 than TXST ($23,210).
- DBU has tighter acceptance rate of 39.42% than TXST (72.98%).
- TXST has higher SAT scores of 1,080 than DBU (1,080).
- TXST is larger with 38,171 students than DBU (4,348 students).
Dallas Baptist University View More Rivals | Texas State University View More Rivals | |
| #182 in National Universities #15 in Texas | Rankings | #131 in National Universities #11 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Dallas, TX | Location | San Marcos, TX |
DBU| Known as | TXST | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,140 | Undergraduate | $11,450 Texas residents $23,210 out-of-state |
| $24,508 | Graduate | $9,901 Texas residents $18,301 out-of-state |
| $15,883 | Financial Aid | $8,408 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $55 graduate | |
| 39.42% | Acceptance Rate | 72.98% |
| 36.34% | Yield | 33.15% |
| 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,348 | Total Students | 38,171 |
| 2,971 | Undergraduate | 33,834 |
| 1,377 | Graduate | 4,337 |
| 708 | Online Enrollment | 3,449 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $49,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,100 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,447) $4,574 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,853) $7,548 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 | 21 to 1 |
| 117 Full-time 13 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,298 Full-time 389 Part-time |
| 378 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,466 Full-time 459 Part-time |
| $74,699 for Faculties $57,767 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,450 for Faculties $63,027 Part-time |