- Wayland Baptist University is a private school while Texas State University (TXST) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- TXST has more expensive tuition of $23,210 than Wayland Baptist University ($23,186).
- TXST has tighter acceptance rate of 72.98% than Wayland Baptist University (98.76%).
- TXST is larger with 38,171 students than Wayland Baptist University (2,978 students).
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| #32 in Texas | Rankings | #131 in National Universities #11 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Plainview, TX | Location | San Marcos, TX |
| 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) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $23,186 | Undergraduate | $11,450 Texas residents $23,210 out-of-state |
| $15,954 | Graduate | $9,901 Texas residents $18,301 out-of-state |
| $10,360 | Financial Aid | $8,408 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 98.76% | Acceptance Rate | 72.98% |
| 46.62% | Yield | 33.15% |
| Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,978 | Total Students | 38,171 |
| 2,275 | Undergraduate | 33,834 |
| 703 | Graduate | 4,337 |
| 1,212 | Online Enrollment | 3,449 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 18% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 39% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $47,200 | 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 |
| 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: 6,853) $7,548 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,888 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| 127 Full-time 239 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,298 Full-time 389 Part-time |
| 392 Full-time 274 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,466 Full-time 459 Part-time |
| $49,468 for Faculties $39,911 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,450 for Faculties $63,027 Part-time |