| Baylor vs. Messenger |
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|---|---|---|
#91 in National Universities #8 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #19 in Faith Related Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$58,100 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,620 |
| $43,578 | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$26,006 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,022 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,300 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier51.28% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter37.50% |
| Lower14.23% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable66.67% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger20,626 | Total Enrollment | Smaller24 |
| Larger14,915 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller24 |
| 5,711 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Larger3,066 | Online Student Population | Smaller4 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower80% | Graduate Rate | Higher100% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower57% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,768) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 68) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,247) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 1,847 | Number of faculty | 6 |
| Higher$107,983 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$18,533 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.