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Waco, TX · Fort Worth, TX
| Baylor University | Texas Christian University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $41,104/yr | $36,660/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,024/yr | $17,956/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,000 | $21,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,530/yr | $16,980/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $33,902/yr | $17,940/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $38,852/yr | $34,990/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $47,895/yr | $53,450/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $244/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,314/yr | $16,700/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,480/yr | $16,700/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,498/yr | $800/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,904/yr | $4,422/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $74,226/yr | $76,604/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $58,100/yr | $61,740/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $58,100/yr | $61,740/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 12% | 14% |
| Students taking federal loans | 31% | 25% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 51% | 44% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1200–1400 | 1140–1350 |
| SAT average | 1329 | 1298 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 27–32 | 26–31 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 26–34 · Math 25–30 | English 26–34 · Math 25–30 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 39,735 | 20,517 |
| Students accepted | 20,262 | 8,740 |
| Students who enrolled | 3,317 | 2,488 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 16% | 28% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 31% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 19% | 15% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 80% | 86% |
| Freshmen who come back | 91% | 93% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $65,793/yr | $68,424/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $44,166–$94,158 | $44,497–$98,051 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 81% | 82% |
| White students graduating | 83% | 87% |
| Black students graduating | 72% | 70% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 73% | 86% |
| Asian students graduating | 81% | 83% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $56,532/yr | $60,435/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 68% | 74% |
| Pell students who graduate | 71% | 78% |
| First-gen students who finish | 65% | 75% |
| Low-income students who finish | 64% | 78% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 12% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $61,504/yr | $67,491/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 24% · Health Professions 20% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 32% · Communication & Journalism 13% · Health Professions 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 24% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 32% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 20% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 8% of degrees | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 6% of degrees | Psychology — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $109,356/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $110,670/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 16% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 14,785 | 11,026 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 5,711 | 1,889 |
| Average professor pay | $11,998/mo | $13,971/mo |
| Full-time professors | 67% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $80,000 | $73,000 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (large) |
| Location | Waco, TX | Fort Worth, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1845 | 1873 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Men | 41% | 39% |
| Women | 59% | 61% |
| White students | 60% | 62% |
| Black students | 5.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 18% | 19% |
| Asian students | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Other / not reported | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 17% | 20% |
| Part-time students | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 2.1% | 2.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $15,852/yr | $20,405/yr |
| Endowment | $2.1B | $2.6B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 4,750 | 5,187 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,700/yr | $8,700/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,535/yr | $6,100/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 555 | 553 |
| Athletic scholarships | $20.2M | $25.1M |
| Athletics budget | $144.1M | $156.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $144.1M | $156.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $3.5M | $2.4M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.