- Both St. Mary's University and Baylor University are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- Baylor University has more expensive tuition of $54,844 than St. Mary's University ($36,242).
- Baylor University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.95% than St. Mary's University (79.90%).
- Baylor University is larger with 20,709 students than St. Mary's University (3,253 students).
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| #19 in Texas | Rankings | #97 in National Universities #4 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| San Antonio, TX | Location | Waco, TX |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $36,242 | Undergraduate | $54,844 |
| $21,006 | Graduate | $41,130 |
| $26,675 | Financial Aid | $26,225 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 | |
| 79.90% | Acceptance Rate | 38.95% |
| 18.01% | Yield | 22.99% |
| Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,253 | Total Students | 20,709 |
| 2,001 | Undergraduate | 15,213 |
| 1,252 | Graduate | 5,496 |
| 146 | Online Enrollment | 2,920 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 68% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $52,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,400 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,615) $7,212 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,768) $7,340 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,247 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 209 Full-time 113 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,084 Full-time 437 Part-time |
| 590 Full-time 122 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,927 Full-time 482 Part-time |
| $91,829 for Faculties $58,890 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,056 for Faculties $79,946 Part-time |