- Both Wayland Baptist University and Baylor University are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- Baylor University has more expensive tuition of $54,844 than Wayland Baptist University ($23,186).
- Baylor University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.95% than Wayland Baptist University (98.76%).
- Baylor University is larger with 20,709 students than Wayland Baptist University (2,978 students).
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| #32 in Texas | Rankings | #97 in National Universities #4 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Plainview, TX | Location | Waco, TX |
| 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) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $23,186 | Undergraduate | $54,844 |
| $15,954 | Graduate | $41,130 |
| $10,360 | Financial Aid | $26,225 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 98.76% | Acceptance Rate | 38.95% |
| 46.62% | Yield | 22.99% |
| Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,978 | Total Students | 20,709 |
| 2,275 | Undergraduate | 15,213 |
| 703 | Graduate | 5,496 |
| 1,212 | Online Enrollment | 2,920 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 18% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 39% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $47,200 | 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 |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 810) $2,932 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,768) $7,340 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,888 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,247 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 127 Full-time 239 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,084 Full-time 437 Part-time |
| 392 Full-time 274 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,927 Full-time 482 Part-time |
| $49,468 for Faculties $39,911 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,056 for Faculties $79,946 Part-time |