- Both Baylor University and Texas Christian University (TCU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- TCU has more expensive tuition of $57,220 than Baylor University ($54,844).
- Baylor University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.95% than TCU (41.08%).
- Baylor University has higher SAT scores of 1,320 than TCU (1,260).
- Baylor University is larger with 20,709 students than TCU (12,273 students).
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| #97 in National Universities #4 in Texas | Rankings | #114 in National Universities #7 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Waco, TX | Location | Fort Worth, TX |
| Known as | TCU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $54,844 | Undergraduate | $57,220 |
| $41,130 | Graduate | $35,778 |
| $26,225 | Financial Aid | $28,896 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 38.95% | Acceptance Rate | 41.08% |
| 22.99% | Yield | 24.11% |
| 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,709 | Total Students | 12,273 |
| 15,213 | Undergraduate | 10,523 |
| 5,496 | Graduate | 1,750 |
| 2,920 | Online Enrollment | 245 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $58,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,600 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,768) $7,340 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,304) $8,400 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,247 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 1,084 Full-time 437 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 725 Full-time 317 Part-time |
| 2,927 Full-time 482 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,279 Full-time 410 Part-time |
| $96,056 for Faculties $79,946 Part-time | Average Salary | $114,593 for Faculties $79,584 Part-time |