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Wayland Baptist UniversityPlainview, TX
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Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX
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#25 in Federal Region VI Universities
Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$23,186Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$64,460
cheaper$15,954Graduate Tuitionexpensive$37,062
Less$10,360Average Financial Aid AmountMore$35,270
Admission
-Test Scores1,450 SAT
32 ACT
Easier69.72%Acceptance RateTighter52.25%
Favorable28.67%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower19.42%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
English Proficiency Test
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
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller2,978Total EnrollmentLarger12,053
Smaller2,275Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger7,056
Smaller703Graduate Student PopulationLarger4,997
Larger1,212Online Student PopulationSmaller892
Completion & Outcomes
Lower18%Graduate RateHigher82%
-Transfer-out Rate12%
Lower39%Retention RateHigher90%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 810)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,403)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,888)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,776)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty8 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty11 to 1
366Number of faculties1,146
Lower$48,494Average Faculty SalaryHigher$124,476
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.