| UT Austin vs. Baylor |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#64 in National Universities #49 in World University Rankings #3 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #91 in National Universities #8 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,688 Texas Residents $44,908 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$58,100 |
| cheaper$12,006 Texas Residents $22,954 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$43,578 |
| Less$12,383 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$26,006 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,390 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,300 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter26.64% | Acceptance Rate | Easier51.28% |
| Favorable47.43% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.23% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger53,864 | Total Enrollment | Smaller20,626 |
| Larger43,165 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller14,915 |
| Larger10,699 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,711 |
| Smaller257 | Online Student Population | Larger3,066 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher89% | Graduate Rate | Lower80% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,953) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,768) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,247) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 3,381 | Number of faculty | 1,847 |
| Higher$142,375 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$107,983 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.