- Both Texas Christian University (TCU) and Baylor University are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- TCU has more expensive tuition of $57,220 than Baylor University ($54,844).
- Baylor University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.95% than TCU (41.08%).
- Baylor University has higher SAT scores of 1,320 than TCU (1,260).
- Baylor University is larger with 20,709 students than TCU (12,273 students).
Texas Christian University View More Rivals | Baylor University View More Rivals | |
| #114 in National Universities #7 in Texas | Rankings | #97 in National Universities #4 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fort Worth, TX | Location | Waco, TX |
TCU| Known as | | |
| 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $57,220 | Undergraduate | $54,844 |
| $35,778 | Graduate | $41,130 |
| $28,896 | Financial Aid | $26,225 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 41.08% | Acceptance Rate | 38.95% |
| 24.11% | Yield | 22.99% |
| 1,260 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,273 | Total Students | 20,709 |
| 10,523 | Undergraduate | 15,213 |
| 1,750 | Graduate | 5,496 |
| 245 | Online Enrollment | 2,920 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 92% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $62,600 | 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,304) $8,400 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 | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 725 Full-time 317 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,084 Full-time 437 Part-time |
| 2,279 Full-time 410 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,927 Full-time 482 Part-time |
| $114,593 for Faculties $79,584 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,056 for Faculties $79,946 Part-time |