- The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is a public school while Baylor University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- Baylor University has more expensive tuition of $54,844 than UT Austin ($42,778).
- UT Austin has tighter acceptance rate of 36.49% than Baylor University (38.95%).
- UT Austin has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than Baylor University (1,320).
- UT Austin is larger with 52,384 students than Baylor University (20,709 students).
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| #32 in National Universities #2 in Texas | Rankings | #97 in National Universities #4 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Austin, TX | Location | Waco, TX |
UT Austin| 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) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,678 Texas residents $42,778 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $54,844 |
| $12,012 Texas residents $22,954 out-of-state | Graduate | $41,130 |
| $10,302 | Financial Aid | $26,225 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 36.49% | Acceptance Rate | 38.95% |
| 45.01% | Yield | 22.99% |
| 1,370 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 52,384 | Total Students | 20,709 |
| 41,309 | Undergraduate | 15,213 |
| 11,075 | Graduate | 5,496 |
| 375 | Online Enrollment | 2,920 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 87% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 95% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $73,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for 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: 7,953) | 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 | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 2,801 Full-time 518 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,084 Full-time 437 Part-time |
| 13,961 Full-time 2,646 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,927 Full-time 482 Part-time |
| $127,498 for Faculties $73,243 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,056 for Faculties $79,946 Part-time |