- Both Wayland Baptist University and Dallas Baptist University (DBU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- DBU has more expensive tuition of $38,140 than Wayland Baptist University ($23,186).
- DBU has tighter acceptance rate of 39.42% than Wayland Baptist University (98.76%).
- DBU is larger with 4,348 students than Wayland Baptist University (2,978 students).
Wayland Baptist University View More Rivals | Dallas Baptist University View More Rivals | |
| #32 in Texas | Rankings | #182 in National Universities #15 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Plainview, TX | Location | Dallas, TX |
| Known as | DBU | |
| 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) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $23,186 | Undergraduate | $38,140 |
| $15,954 | Graduate | $24,508 |
| $10,360 | Financial Aid | $15,883 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 98.76% | Acceptance Rate | 39.42% |
| 46.62% | Yield | 36.34% |
| Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,978 | Total Students | 4,348 |
| 2,275 | Undergraduate | 2,971 |
| 703 | Graduate | 1,377 |
| 1,212 | Online Enrollment | 708 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 18% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 34% | |
| 39% | Retention Rate | 62% |
| $47,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,200 |
| 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 |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 810) $2,932 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,447) $4,574 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,888 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,777 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 127 Full-time 239 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 117 Full-time 13 Part-time |
| 392 Full-time 274 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 378 Full-time 105 Part-time |
| $49,468 for Faculties $39,911 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,699 for Faculties $57,767 Part-time |