Dallas, TX · Plainview, TX · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Southern Methodist University | Wayland Baptist University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 54.1% |
| In-State Tuition | $64,460 | $23,186 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $64,460 | $23,186 |
| Average Net Price | $28,010 | $12,876 |
| Graduation Rate | 83.0% | 19.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Southern Methodist University accepts 61.2% of applicants. Wayland Baptist University accepts 54.1%. Southern Methodist University's tuition is $64,460. Wayland Baptist University's is $23,186. That's a $41,274 difference per year. Southern Methodist University graduates 83% of students in 6 years. Wayland Baptist University graduates 19%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Wayland Baptist University. It accepts 54.1% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Wayland Baptist University has lower published tuition: $23,186 versus $64,460. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Southern Methodist University: 83% of students finish in 6 years. Wayland Baptist University is at 19%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.