- Baylor University is a private school while West Virginia University is a public school.
- Baylor University is located in Waco, TX and West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.
- Baylor University has more expensive tuition of $54,844 than West Virginia University ($27,360).
- Baylor University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.95% than West Virginia University (71.90%).
- Baylor University has higher SAT scores of 1,320 than West Virginia University (1,100).
- West Virginia University is larger with 24,741 students than Baylor University (20,709 students).
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| #97 in National Universities #4 in Texas | Rankings | #232 in National Universities #9 in West Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Waco, TX | Location | Morgantown, WV |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's 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 | $9,648 West Virginia residents $27,360 out-of-state |
| $41,130 | Graduate | $10,908 West Virginia residents $28,260 out-of-state |
| $26,225 | Financial Aid | $11,052 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 38.95% | Acceptance Rate | 71.90% |
| 22.99% | Yield | 35.29% |
| 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,709 | Total Students | 24,741 |
| 15,213 | Undergraduate | 19,059 |
| 5,496 | Graduate | 5,682 |
| 2,920 | Online Enrollment | 2,446 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 23% | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $58,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,700 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,768) $7,340 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,462) $6,356 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 | 17 to 1 |
| 1,084 Full-time 437 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,348 Full-time 438 Part-time |
| 2,927 Full-time 482 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,567 Full-time 776 Part-time |
| $96,056 for Faculties $79,946 Part-time | Average Salary | $97,227 for Faculties $64,045 Part-time |