- Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is a public school while Baylor University is a private school.
- Mines is located in Golden, CO and Baylor University is located in Waco, TX.
- Baylor University has more expensive tuition of $54,844 than Mines ($44,376).
- Baylor University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.95% than Mines (55.72%).
- Mines has higher SAT scores of 1,400 than Baylor University (1,320).
- Baylor University is larger with 20,709 students than Mines (7,403 students).
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| #43 in National Universities #4 in Colorado | Rankings | #97 in National Universities #4 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Golden, CO | Location | Waco, TX |
Mines| Known as | | |
| 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) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $21,186 Colorado residents $44,376 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $54,844 |
| $21,354 Colorado residents $44,376 out-of-state | Graduate | $41,130 |
| $11,504 | Financial Aid | $26,225 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 55.72% | Acceptance Rate | 38.95% |
| 19.19% | Yield | 22.99% |
| 1,400 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,403 | Total Students | 20,709 |
| 5,714 | Undergraduate | 15,213 |
| 1,689 | Graduate | 5,496 |
| 199 | Online Enrollment | 2,920 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| 4% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 94% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $95,600 | 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: 2,483) $9,610 average annual costs | 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 | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 328 Full-time 119 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,084 Full-time 437 Part-time |
| 1,153 Full-time 264 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,927 Full-time 482 Part-time |
| $113,830 for Faculties $71,644 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,056 for Faculties $79,946 Part-time |