- Baylor University is a private school while Texas Tech University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- Baylor University has more expensive tuition of $54,844 than Texas Tech University ($24,451).
- Baylor University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.95% than Texas Tech University (69.18%).
- Baylor University has higher SAT scores of 1,320 than Texas Tech University (1,190).
- Texas Tech University is larger with 40,378 students than Baylor University (20,709 students).
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| #97 in National Universities #4 in Texas | Rankings | #207 in National Universities #27 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Waco, TX | Location | Lubbock, TX |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 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 | ||
| $54,844 | Undergraduate | $11,852 Texas residents $24,451 out-of-state |
| $41,130 | Graduate | $9,518 Texas residents $17,918 out-of-state |
| $26,225 | Financial Aid | $8,856 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 38.95% | Acceptance Rate | 69.18% |
| 22.99% | Yield | 33.74% |
| 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,190 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,709 | Total Students | 40,378 |
| 15,213 | Undergraduate | 32,579 |
| 5,496 | Graduate | 7,799 |
| 2,920 | Online Enrollment | 4,572 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 24% | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $58,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $61,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and 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: 7,650) $6,694 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 | 21 to 1 |
| 1,084 Full-time 437 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,763 Full-time 277 Part-time |
| 2,927 Full-time 482 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,789 Full-time 458 Part-time |
| $96,056 for Faculties $79,946 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,899 for Faculties $55,983 Part-time |