- Both Dallas Baptist University (DBU) and Baylor University are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- Baylor University has more expensive tuition of $54,844 than DBU ($38,140).
- Baylor University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.95% than DBU (39.42%).
- Baylor University has higher SAT scores of 1,320 than DBU (1,080).
- Baylor University is larger with 20,709 students than DBU (4,348 students).
Dallas Baptist University View More Rivals | Baylor University View More Rivals | |
| #182 in National Universities #15 in Texas | Rankings | #97 in National Universities #4 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Dallas, TX | Location | Waco, TX |
DBU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate 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) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,140 | Undergraduate | $54,844 |
| $24,508 | Graduate | $41,130 |
| $15,883 | Financial Aid | $26,225 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 | |
| 39.42% | Acceptance Rate | 38.95% |
| 36.34% | Yield | 22.99% |
| 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,348 | Total Students | 20,709 |
| 2,971 | Undergraduate | 15,213 |
| 1,377 | Graduate | 5,496 |
| 708 | Online Enrollment | 2,920 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $49,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,447) $4,574 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,768) $7,340 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,777 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,247 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 117 Full-time 13 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,084 Full-time 437 Part-time |
| 378 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,927 Full-time 482 Part-time |
| $74,699 for Faculties $57,767 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,056 for Faculties $79,946 Part-time |