- Both Southwestern University (SU) and Baylor University are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- Baylor University has more expensive tuition of $54,844 than SU ($51,058).
- Baylor University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.95% than SU (43.14%).
- Baylor University has higher SAT scores of 1,320 than SU (1,240).
- Baylor University is larger with 20,709 students than SU (1,483 students).
Southwestern University View More Rivals | Baylor University View More Rivals | |
| #128 in Liberal Arts Colleges #29 in Texas | Rankings | #97 in National Universities #4 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Georgetown, TX | Location | Waco, TX |
SU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $51,058 | Undergraduate | $54,844 |
| Graduate | $41,130 | |
| $28,809 | Financial Aid | $26,225 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 | |
| 43.14% | Acceptance Rate | 38.95% |
| 20.30% | Yield | 22.99% |
| 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,483 | Total Students | 20,709 |
| 1,483 | Undergraduate | 15,213 |
| 0 | Graduate | 5,496 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,920 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 71% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $63,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,102) $6,765 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 | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 110 Full-time 32 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,084 Full-time 437 Part-time |
| 397 Full-time 39 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,927 Full-time 482 Part-time |
| $77,193 for Faculties $57,257 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,056 for Faculties $79,946 Part-time |