- Wayland Baptist University is a private school while Texas A & M University-Commerce (TAMU Commerce) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- Wayland Baptist University has more expensive tuition of $23,186 than TAMU Commerce ($22,626).
- TAMU Commerce has tighter acceptance rate of 34.54% than Wayland Baptist University (98.76%).
- TAMU Commerce is larger with 11,306 students than Wayland Baptist University (2,978 students).
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| #32 in Texas | Rankings | #296 in National Universities #51 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Plainview, TX | Location | Commerce, TX |
| Known as | TAMU Commerce | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $23,186 | Undergraduate | $10,026 Texas residents $22,626 out-of-state |
| $15,954 | Graduate | $7,338 Texas residents $14,904 out-of-state |
| $10,360 | Financial Aid | $6,975 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 98.76% | Acceptance Rate | 34.54% |
| 46.62% | Yield | 35.31% |
| Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 20 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,978 | Total Students | 11,306 |
| 2,275 | Undergraduate | 7,383 |
| 703 | Graduate | 3,923 |
| 1,212 | Online Enrollment | 4,475 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 18% | Graduation Rate | 42% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 28% | |
| 39% | Retention Rate | 65% |
| $47,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,900 |
| 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 |
| 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: 2,300) $5,836 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,888 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,800 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 127 Full-time 239 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 370 Full-time 324 Part-time |
| 392 Full-time 274 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 903 Full-time 358 Part-time |
| $49,468 for Faculties $39,911 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,758 for Faculties $56,555 Part-time |