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Fort Worth, TX · Plainview, TX
| Texas Wesleyan University | Wayland Baptist University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,066/yr | $20,590/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $21,812/yr | $20,070/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,125 | $23,106 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $22,876/yr | $16,344/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $25,687/yr | $19,949/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,699/yr | $21,542/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $31,090/yr | $25,435/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $245/mo | $245/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,534/yr | $9,654/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $17,865/yr | $15,750/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,500/yr | $840/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,358/yr | $3,860/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $57,451/yr | $36,323/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $39,582/yr | $23,782/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $39,582/yr | $23,782/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 45% | 46% |
| Students taking federal loans | 38% | 50% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 69% | 56% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1020–1100 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1070 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,725 | 1,974 |
| Students accepted | 2,948 | 1,067 |
| Students who enrolled | 493 | 289 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 17% | 27% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 7% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 4% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 32% | 19% |
| Freshmen who come back | 61% | 45% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $54,053/yr | $51,838/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $31,559–$68,156 | $33,771–$77,809 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 42% | 47% |
| White students graduating | 34% | 27% |
| Black students graduating | 26% | 7.4% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 40% | 17% |
| Asian students graduating | 33% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $44,773/yr | $44,159/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 72% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 24% | 9.3% |
| Pell students who graduate | 31% | 14% |
| First-gen students who finish | 47% | 35% |
| Low-income students who finish | 44% | 31% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,274/yr | $50,062/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 37% · Education 8% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 8% | Business, Management & Marketing 32% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 14% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 13% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 37% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 32% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 8% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Education — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 7% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $203,601/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $70,789/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 9.4% | 2.7% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,741 | 2,041 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 691 | 722 |
| Average professor pay | $8,367/mo | $5,999/mo |
| Full-time professors | 41% | 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 | $27,493 | $32,295 |
| Setting | City (large) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Fort Worth, TX | Plainview, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1890 | 1908 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 7.5% | 2.8% |
| Men | 46% | 50% |
| Women | 54% | 50% |
| White students | 28% | 29% |
| Black students | 22% | 19% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 35% | 28% |
| Asian students | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3.3% |
| Other / not reported | 1.9% | 16% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 48% | 45% |
| Part-time students | 5.5% | 30% |
| Students age 25+ | 12% | 58% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,615/yr | $11,561/yr |
| Endowment | $78.4M | $122.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 523 | 810 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,462/yr | $3,986/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,953/yr | $6,240/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | 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 | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 501 | 628 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.1M | $3.6M |
| Athletics budget | $8.0M | $7.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $8.5M | $8.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $23,948 | $47,423 |
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, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.