- Both Wayland Baptist University and Abilene Christian University are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- Abilene Christian University has more expensive tuition of $42,380 than Wayland Baptist University ($23,186).
- Abilene Christian University has tighter acceptance rate of 58.06% than Wayland Baptist University (98.76%).
- Abilene Christian University is larger with 5,079 students than Wayland Baptist University (2,978 students).
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| #32 in Texas | Rankings | #13 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Plainview, TX | Location | Abilene, TX |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $23,186 | Undergraduate | $42,380 |
| $15,954 | Graduate | $24,174 |
| $10,360 | Financial Aid | $24,769 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 |
| 98.76% | Acceptance Rate | 58.06% |
| 46.62% | Yield | 16.33% |
| Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,978 | Total Students | 5,079 |
| 2,275 | Undergraduate | 3,211 |
| 703 | Graduate | 1,868 |
| 1,212 | Online Enrollment | 1,513 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 18% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 39% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $47,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,900 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 810) $2,932 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,430) $6,000 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,888 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 127 Full-time 239 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 272 Full-time 137 Part-time |
| 392 Full-time 274 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 810 Full-time 234 Part-time |
| $49,468 for Faculties $39,911 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,618 for Faculties $58,579 Part-time |